US Bridges

SR-720 over Houchins Ditch

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .13MI.E. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 4604237

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,411
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-720 over Houchins Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-720 over Houchins Ditch in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-720
CrossesHouchins Ditch
Location.13MI.E. of Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 720
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47708, -83.92037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2015)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-720 over Houchins Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-720 over Houchins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-720 over Houchins Ditch carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-720 over Houchins Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-720 over Houchins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.