US Bridges

Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 250 Ft E. of Skinner Rd. · Structure no. 2135132

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBowtown Rd.
CrossesPrimmer Ditch NO.1
Location250 Ft E. of Skinner Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0084
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30456, -82.98772
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2015)
Projected traffic328 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1 carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowtown Rd. over Primmer Ditch NO.1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.