US Bridges

Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. East of Rd. 5 · Structure no. 3530515

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. D
CrossesDitch 1533 Hammer Creek
Location0.35 Mi. East of Rd. 5
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21083, -83.95167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic319 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. D over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.