US Bridges

Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. East of RD.17 · Structure no. 3530760

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566 is a concrete slab carrying Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. H
CrossesDitch 1566
Location0.45 Mi. East of RD.17
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26778, -84.18389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2015)
Projected traffic229 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 Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566 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 Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566 carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. H over Ditch 1566?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.