Zerber over Ballinger Run
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .27 MI S Childrens Home · Structure no. 1948342
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zerber over Ballinger Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zerber over Ballinger Run in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zerber over Ballinger Run built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zerber over Ballinger Run 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 Zerber over Ballinger Run carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Zerber over Ballinger Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Zerber over Ballinger Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.