US Bridges

Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch

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Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 MI South of Tuttle RD · Structure no. 2569205

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2017. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHirth RD
CrossesHirth Ditch
Location0.3 MI South of Tuttle RD
RouteCity Street 2310
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0702, -83.13992
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1997)
Projected traffic147 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirth RD over Hirth 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hirth RD over Hirth Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.