US Bridges

Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of I-71 Bridge · Structure no. 2134705

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,467
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,467 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,588 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAfrica Rd.
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. S. of I-71 Bridge
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17511, -82.95386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,467 (2018)
Projected traffic7,588 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Africa 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 Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch carry?

About 5,467 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Africa Rd. over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.