US Bridges

Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. South of Rd. S · Structure no. 3533336

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 15
CrossesVan Hynning Ditch
Location0.45 Mi. South of Rd. S
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42222, -84.15083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
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. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 15 over Van Hynning Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.