US Bridges

Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1 MI East of Hoover RD · Structure no. 2535351

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton) is a concrete frame carrying Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,257 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolton RD
CrossesPatzer Ditch (holton)
Location1 MI East of Hoover RD
RouteCounty Highway C0263
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85481, -83.05156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,390 (2015)
Projected traffic10,257 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton) carry?

About 7,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Holton RD over Patzer Ditch (holton)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.