US Bridges

Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch

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Defiance County, Ohio · 0.2 W of Rosedale RD · Structure no. 2047144

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArrowsmith Road
CrossesMiller Ditch
Location0.2 W of Rosedale RD
RouteCounty Highway C0074
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35404, -84.69398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic153 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowsmith Road over Miller 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowsmith Road over Miller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.