US Bridges

SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 40 Ft S CO RD M · Structure no. 3501841

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,476
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2 is a concrete frame carrying SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesDitch 1563-2
Location40 Ft S CO RD M
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34212, -83.94148
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2015)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2 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 SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2 carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Ditch 1563-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.