US Bridges

Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.40 MI E TR 190 · Structure no. 3233766

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
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

Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 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 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAma Twp RD 173
CrossesJerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch
Location0.40 MI E TR 190
RouteCounty Highway T0173
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98503, -83.52953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ama Twp RD 173 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.