US Bridges

SR-49 over Feitshams Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.63MI.NW. of Jct. SR-722 · Structure no. 1900838

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Feitshams Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-49 over Feitshams Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,104 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,860 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesFeitshams Ditch
Location1.63MI.NW. of Jct. SR-722
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95067, -84.45768
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,104 (2015)
Projected traffic9,860 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-49 over Feitshams Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over Feitshams 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-49 over Feitshams Ditch carry?

About 7,104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Feitshams Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Feitshams Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.