US Bridges

County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .3 MI N of JCT of CR 60 · Structure no. 3348989

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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 65
CrossesShanks Ditch
Location.3 MI N of JCT of CR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0065
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75053, -83.7849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2015)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2035
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 65 over Shanks Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Shanks 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Shanks Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.