US Bridges

SR-41 over Gilroy Ditch

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .22MI.N. of Jct. USR-42 · Structure no. 1201484

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,011
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Gilroy Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-41 over Gilroy Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,567 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-41
CrossesGilroy Ditch
Location.22MI.N. of Jct. USR-42
RouteState Highway 41
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83032, -83.63737
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2015)
Projected traffic5,567 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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-41 over Gilroy Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 over Gilroy 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-41 over Gilroy Ditch carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Gilroy Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Gilroy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.