US Bridges

Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.50 MI N TR112 · Structure no. 3232876

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPor Twp RD 137
CrossesRb Worden Ditch
Location0.50 MI N TR112
RouteCounty Highway T0137
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15326, -83.71751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2039
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden 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 Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Por Twp RD 137 over Rb Worden Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.