US Bridges

Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 1.27 MI N TR 295 · Structure no. 3234525

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBig Twp RD 254
CrossesSand Run Ditch
Location1.27 MI N TR 295
RouteCounty Highway T0254
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0622, -83.51489
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2017)
Projected traffic348 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Big Twp RD 254 over Sand Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.