Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815
GoodCrawford County, Ohio · 2.5 MI N. of SR 4 · Structure no. 1736329
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815 in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815 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 2023.
How much traffic does Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815 carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Knauss Road over Beal Ditch 815?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.