US Bridges

SR-54 over Dugan Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Ohio · 2.49MI.N. of Jct. SR-4 · Structure no. 1101323

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Dugan Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-54 over Dugan Ditch in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-54
CrossesDugan Ditch
Location2.49MI.N. of Jct. SR-4
RouteState Highway 54
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04146, -83.68991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2015)
Projected traffic373 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-54 over Dugan Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 over Dugan Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Dugan Ditch carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Dugan Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-54 over Dugan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.