County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch
PoorHardin County, Ohio · At Jct. of C.R. 50 · Structure no. 3337669
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 75 over Lehr Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.