US Bridges

SR-47 over Young Ditch

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Darke County, Ohio · 3MI.W.JCT.SR-49 · Structure no. 1900404

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,823
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Young Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-47 over Young Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesYoung Ditch
Location3MI.W.JCT.SR-49
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22236, -84.74557
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2015)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-47 over Young Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Young 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Young Ditch carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Young Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR-47 over Young Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.