Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch
GoodHancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N CR 29 · Structure no. 3236692
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ora Twp 51 over George Wilch Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.