US Bridges

Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918

PoorPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.11 Mi. West of Rd. 8C · Structure no. 3531651

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. S
CrossesDitch 918
Location0.11 Mi. West of Rd. 8C
RouteCounty Highway 0S
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42833, -84.03028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2015)
Projected traffic701 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. S over Ditch 918 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918 carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.