US Bridges

Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.75 MI E CR 17 · Structure no. 3233030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Twp RD 147
CrossesWells Jt CO Ditch
Location0.75 MI E CR 17
RouteCounty Highway T0147
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84008, -83.52954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Del Twp RD 147 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.