US Bridges

Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Ridge RD · Structure no. 1260001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPrime Parkway
CrossesShurr Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 1044
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89141, -83.72496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Prime Parkway over Shurr Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.