Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Ohio · 0.40 MI N CR 24 · Structure no. 3232026
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Uni/Eag Twp RD 59 over Higbie Redick Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.