US Bridges

SR 235 over Cummins Ditch

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Hancock County, Ohio · 1.83 Mi. North of USR30 · Structure no. 3204359

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,567
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Cummins Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 235 over Cummins Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,563 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesCummins Ditch
Location1.83 Mi. North of USR30
RouteState Highway 235
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85396, -83.82385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic2,567 (2015)
Projected traffic3,563 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 235 over Cummins Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Cummins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Cummins Ditch carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Cummins Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Cummins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.