Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch
PoorErie County, Ohio · O-211 · Structure no. 2231115
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ransom RD TR44 over Ransom Rd/Clayton Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.