US Bridges

Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.15 MI S CR 226 · Structure no. 3234398

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2021 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 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWas Twp RD 243
CrossesJoseph Boley Ditch
Location0.15 MI S CR 226
RouteCounty Highway T0243
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15519, -83.50692
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2021)
Projected traffic518 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Was Twp RD 243 over Joseph Boley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.