US Bridges

Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.12 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 3234509

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,911
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMar Twp RD 237
CrossesHarold Shafer Ditch
Location0.12 MI N SR 568
RouteCounty Highway T0237
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03806, -83.57842
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2017)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Twp RD 237 over Harold Shafer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.