Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Ohio · 0.31 MI E CR 313 · Structure no. 3231666
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 130 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.