US Bridges

Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.03 MI North Sr. 303 · Structure no. 4733223

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp 47 Baird Road
CrossesBaird Betts Ditch
Location0.03 MI North Sr. 303
RouteCounty Highway T0047
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23813, -82.32066
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2015)
Projected traffic532 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp 47 Baird Road over Baird Betts Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.