Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. North of Rd. P · Structure no. 3532429

Built: 1950; 75 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 41 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 324; 2015 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074 is a concrete tee beam carrying Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. 3A

CrossesDitch 1074

Location0.35 Mi. North of Rd. P

RouteCounty Highway 3A

CountyHenry County

StateOhio

Coordinates41.39111, -83.93167

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating20.4 US tons

Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHL 93

Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)

Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)

Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)

Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)

Projected traffic450 by 2035

Trucks7%

Lanes on structure1

Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074 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. 3A over Ditch 1074 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. 3A over Ditch 1074?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.