US Bridges

Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch

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Delaware County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. S. of Woodtown RD · Structure no. 2130521

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
848
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller-Paul Rd.
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location0.7 Mi. S. of Woodtown RD
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17831, -82.82703
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2018)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2038
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 Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Miller-Paul Rd. over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.