US Bridges

Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .31 MI W Schnorf-Jones · Structure no. 1934813

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
673
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPitsburg-Laura
CrossesFlat Lake Ditch
Location.31 MI W Schnorf-Jones
RouteCounty Highway C0656
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9915, -84.47115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2015)
Projected traffic934 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake 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 Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pitsburg-Laura over Flat Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.