US Bridges

Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 0.25 MI S SR121 · Structure no. 1930001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArcanum-Bears
CrossesPrasuhn Coppess Ditch
Location0.25 MI S SR121
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16219, -84.55206
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic208 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arcanum-Bears over Prasuhn Coppess Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.