US Bridges

W. Ward Street over Dugan Run

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Champaign County, Ohio · 0.18 MI W of US 68 · Structure no. 1160249

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Ward Street over Dugan Run is a concrete frame carrying W. Ward Street over Dugan Run in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 668 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Ward Street
CrossesDugan Run
Location0.18 MI W of US 68
RouteCity Street 0M234
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11153, -83.75561
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2014)
Projected traffic927 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Ward Street over Dugan Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Ward Street over Dugan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does W. Ward Street over Dugan Run carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Ward Street over Dugan Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W. Ward Street over Dugan Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.