US Bridges

County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT of CR 75 · Structure no. 3337618

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesBosse Joint Ditch
Location.1 MI E of JCT of CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80561, -83.76264
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2015)
Projected traffic178 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Bosse Joint 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 County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Bosse Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.