US Bridges

Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.30 Mi. South of SR 281 · Structure no. 3533247

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 110 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 14
Crosses1541 Brinkman Ditch
Location0.30 Mi. South of SR 281
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27833, -84.13333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2015)
Projected traffic573 by 2035
Trucks8%
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. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 14 over 1541 Brinkman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.