SR 53 over Bloom Ditch
GoodHardin County, Ohio · 2.47 Mi. North of SR309 · Structure no. 3300404
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,054
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Bloom Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53 over Bloom Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 42 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 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Bloom Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR 53 over Bloom 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Bloom Ditch carry?
About 2,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Bloom Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Bloom Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.