US Bridges

County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 1/2 Mi. N of CR F · Structure no. 3533558

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541 is a concrete frame carrying County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesFender Ditch 1541
Location1/2 Mi. N of CR F
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24614, -84.19029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2016)
Projected traffic128 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541 carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Fender Ditch 1541?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.