US Bridges

Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 282 Ft. West of Rd. 13 · Structure no. 3531783

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 99 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp. Rd. T
CrossesKonzen Ditch 852
Location282 Ft. West of Rd. 13
RouteCounty Highway T000T
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44266, -84.11602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2015)
Projected traffic751 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852 built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852 carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. T over Konzen Ditch 852?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.