US Bridges

County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch)

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .3 MI S of Patterson · Structure no. 3343732

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch) in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 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 205
CrossesThe Outlet (buess Ditch)
Location.3 MI S of Patterson
RouteCounty Highway C0205
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.774, -83.52492
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
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 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch) carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 205 over The Outlet (buess Ditch)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.