US Bridges

Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.03 MI E CR 18 · Structure no. 3233987

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCas Twp RD 215
CrossesHiram Grubb Ditch
Location0.03 MI E CR 18
RouteCounty Highway T0215
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10198, -83.60138
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2017)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cas Twp RD 215 over Hiram Grubb Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.