US Bridges

Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .03 MI S N. West-Ft. Lor. · Structure no. 1952943

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHillgrove-Ft.Rec
CrossesJordon Ditch
Location.03 MI S N. West-Ft. Lor.
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33759, -84.77545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2015)
Projected traffic494 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon 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 Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Jordon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.