Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch
GoodHancock County, Ohio · 0.19 MI E TR 119 · Structure no. 3232530
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ple Twp RD 111 over Needles Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.