US Bridges

Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch

FairPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · .34 MI E Royer · Structure no. 1930605

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHollansburg-Arc
CrossesLake Branch Ditch
Location.34 MI E Royer
RouteCounty Highway C0656
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99387, -84.71717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2015)
Projected traffic629 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hollansburg-Arc over Lake Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.