US Bridges

Twp. Rd. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.30 Mi. West of Rd. 13 · Structure no. 3531945

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. U
CrossesDitch 852 Konzen Ditch
Location0.30 Mi. West of Rd. 13
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45722, -84.12222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Twp. Rd. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch 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. U over Ditch 852 Konzen Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.