Ellis RD over Gray Branch
FairDarke County, Ohio · .16MI E Hitz · Structure no. 1953338
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis RD over Gray Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ellis RD over Gray Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis RD over Gray Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis RD over Gray Branch 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 Ellis RD over Gray Branch carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ellis RD over Gray Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis RD over Gray Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.