US Bridges

Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .12 MI N of Pickett · Structure no. 1951262

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio-Ind
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location.12 MI N of Pickett
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18107, -84.80642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2015)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ohio-Ind over Thompson 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 Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio-Ind over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.