US Bridges

Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch

FairPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · .03 MI N Yount · Structure no. 1936476

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeffler Road
CrossesBr of Heller Ditch
Location.03 MI N Yount
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07969, -84.47915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weffler Road over Br of Heller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Weffler Road over Br of Heller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.