US Bridges

Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .17 MI W Clark-Station · Structure no. 1944533

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWeavers-Ft.Jeff
CrossesWest Branch Ditch
Location.17 MI W Clark-Station
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01869, -84.72735
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 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 Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch built?

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

What condition is Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Weavers-Ft.Jeff over West Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.