US Bridges

Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.16 MI S of Home RD · Structure no. 1261703

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,778
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,796 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBelmont Avenue
CrossesBelmont Ditch
Location0.16 MI S of Home RD
RouteCity Street 294
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94918, -83.77688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,778 (2015)
Projected traffic10,796 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Avenue over Belmont 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch carry?

About 7,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Belmont Avenue over Belmont Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.