SR-47 over Puterbaugh Ditch
GoodDarke County, Ohio · 2.68MI.W.JCT.SR-49 · Structure no. 1900439
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,823
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-47 over Puterbaugh Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-47 over Puterbaugh 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 8 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-47 over Puterbaugh Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-47 over Puterbaugh 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 Puterbaugh Ditch carry?
About 1,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR-47 over Puterbaugh Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns SR-47 over Puterbaugh Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.