US Bridges

Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch

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Darke County, Ohio · .10 MI N Erisman · Structure no. 1938029

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArcanum-Bearsmill
CrossesPopular Ditch
Location.10 MI N Erisman
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08667, -84.54667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2015)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Arcanum-Bearsmill over Popular Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.