US Bridges

Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of Morse RD · Structure no. 2534363

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,961
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,050 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Bottom RD
CrossesTrappe Ditch(cherry Bot)
Location0.5 MI North of Morse RD
RouteCounty Highway C0108
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06229, -82.8883
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,961 (2015)
Projected traffic11,050 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot) carry?

About 7,961 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot)?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Bottom RD over Trappe Ditch(cherry Bot)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.