US Bridges

SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 2 Miles North of Jenera · Structure no. 3205444

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 698
CrossesTiderishi Ditch
Location2 Miles North of Jenera
RouteState Highway 698
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93145, -83.72736
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2015)
Projected traffic733 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 698 over Tiderishi Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 698 over Tiderishi 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 698 over Tiderishi Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.