US Bridges

County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal

Good

Henry County, Ohio · .04 Mi. S of CR 424 · Structure no. 3530257

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,471 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17C
CrossesMiami & Erie Canal
Location.04 Mi. S of CR 424
RouteCounty Highway 17C
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3218, -84.2004
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2015)
Projected traffic1,471 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 17C over Miami & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m).

Who owns County Road 17C over Miami & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.