US Bridges

Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916

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Crawford County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. W. of SR 602 · Structure no. 1744860

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916 is a concrete frame carrying Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916 in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Cooper Road
CrossesRowland Ditch 916
Location0.7 Mi. W. of SR 602
RouteCounty Highway C0139
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89292, -82.86829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916 carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Cooper Road over Rowland Ditch 916?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.