Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .13 MI S Yount · Structure no. 1937820
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 862
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller 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 Heller Ditch carry?
About 862 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Heller Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.