US Bridges

Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E TR 53 · Structure no. 3236749

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBla Twp RD 87
CrossesMoffitt Ditch
Location0.05 MI E TR 53
RouteCounty Highway T0087
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01504, -83.84118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bla Twp RD 87 over Moffitt Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.