US Bridges

Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch

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Darke County, Ohio · .61 M S Paintercreek-Arc · Structure no. 1937775

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,123
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGettys-Pitsburg RD
CrossesAukerman Ditch
Location.61 M S Paintercreek-Arc
RouteCounty Highway C0650
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03459, -84.48888
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2018)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Aukerman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.