US Bridges

Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.75 MI N TR 218 · Structure no. 3234371

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWas Twp RD 243
CrossesJoseph Boley Ditch
Location0.75 MI N TR 218
RouteCounty Highway T0243
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1461, -83.51335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2017)
Projected traffic518 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley 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 Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.