US Bridges

Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of SR 98 · Structure no. 1743147

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313 in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeton-Annapolis
CrossesKlopfenstine Ditch 313
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SR 98
RouteCounty Highway C0078
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87833, -82.87667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2015)
Projected traffic176 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313 carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeton-Annapolis over Klopfenstine Ditch 313?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.