US Bridges

Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover)

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Franklin County, Ohio · 1 MI South of Zuber RD · Structure no. 2534177

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,905
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover) is a concrete slab carrying Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover RD
CrossesYoungs Ditch (hoover)
Location1 MI South of Zuber RD
RouteCounty Highway C0262
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81031, -83.07434
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2015)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover) carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover RD over Youngs Ditch (hoover)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.