US Bridges

SR-41 over German Ditch

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 4.98MI.E. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 1201794

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,868
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over German Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-41 over German Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,868 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,757 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-41
CrossesGerman Ditch
Location4.98MI.E. of Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 41
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98848, -83.90783
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,868 (2015)
Projected traffic6,757 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 German Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 over German 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-41 over German Ditch carry?

About 4,868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over German Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR-41 over German Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.