US Bridges

Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .2 MI N of JCT of CR 200 · Structure no. 3349985

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 119
CrossesLowe Ditch
Location.2 MI N of JCT of CR 200
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55472, -83.67925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 119 over Lowe Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 119 over Lowe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 119 over Lowe Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.