US Bridges

County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .8 Mi.E.Of Jct.Of TWP.135 · Structure no. 3347400

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
724
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 130
CrossesBotchlett Ditch
Location.8 Mi.E.Of Jct.Of TWP.135
RouteCounty Highway C0130
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6457, -83.6417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2015)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 130 over Botchlett Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 130 over Botchlett 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 130 over Botchlett Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.