US Bridges

Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .51 MI N New Garden RD · Structure no. 1932293

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBraffetsvll-North
CrossesWalker Ditch
Location.51 MI N New Garden RD
RouteCounty Highway C0141
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94557, -84.75974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2015)
Projected traffic321 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braffetsvll-North over Walker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Braffetsvll-North over Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.