US Bridges

Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch

FairPosted for load

Licking County, Ohio · 500 Ft S of Duck Run RD · Structure no. 4533860

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal RD
CrossesKuhn Ditch
Location500 Ft S of Duck Run RD
RouteCounty Highway T0171
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94041, -82.51724
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal RD over Kuhn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch carry?

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

How long is Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Canal RD over Kuhn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.