Young over Young Ditch
FairDarke County, Ohio · .76 MI S Zumbrum · Structure no. 1948989
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Young over Young Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Young over Young Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Young over Young Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Young over Young Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Young over Young Ditch carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Young over Young Ditch?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Young over Young Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.