US Bridges

Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.55 Mi. East of SR 108 · Structure no. 3530000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569 is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. L
CrossesSchool Creek Ditch 1569
Location0.55 Mi. East of SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0L
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32639, -84.10778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic407 (2015)
Projected traffic565 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 Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569 carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. L over School Creek Ditch 1569?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.