Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .009 MI E Young · Structure no. 1953397
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brock-Cosmos over Young 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 Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brock-Cosmos over Young Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.