US Bridges

Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.01 Miles North of Stang · Structure no. 4738285

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOberlin RD
CrossesBattenhouse Ditch
Location0.01 Miles North of Stang
RouteCounty Highway T0039
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39139, -82.18944
Functional classUrban 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oberlin RD over Battenhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.