US Bridges

Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .55 MI North of SR 113 · Structure no. 4738277

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOberlin RD
CrossesBattenhouse Ditch
Location.55 MI North of SR 113
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37509, -82.19251
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Oberlin RD over Battenhouse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.