Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch
GoodHardin County, Ohio · .2 MI N of JCT of SR 67 · Structure no. 3341011
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 years old, older 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Township Road 189 over Elsasser 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 189 over Elsasser Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.