US Bridges

Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.07 MI S of US36 E of DR · Structure no. 2161028

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCommercial Drive
CrossesWirthman Ditch
Location0.07 MI S of US36 E of DR
RouteCity Street GLENN
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29204, -83.03216
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Drive over Wirthman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Commercial Drive over Wirthman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.