US Bridges

Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .2 Mi.S. of JCT of TWP.46 · Structure no. 3344649

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 165
CrossesLease Ditch
Location.2 Mi.S. of JCT of TWP.46
RouteCounty Highway T0165
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76129, -83.59542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2015)
Projected traffic22 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 165 over Lease Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.