US Bridges

SR 274 over Hoover Ditch

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 2.59M W.Of SR 235 · Structure no. 4602544

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 274 over Hoover Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 274 over Hoover Ditch in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,907 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 274
CrossesHoover Ditch
Location2.59M W.Of SR 235
RouteState Highway 274
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43926, -83.95558
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2015)
Projected traffic4,907 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 274 over Hoover Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 274 over Hoover Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 274 over Hoover Ditch carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 274 over Hoover Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 274 over Hoover Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.