US Bridges

SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N. of Fayette Co. · Structure no. 4900251

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,324
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,324 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesRobinson Biddle Ditch
Location0.35 MI N. of Fayette Co.
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71018, -83.46341
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,324 (2015)
Projected traffic3,226 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Robinson Biddle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch carry?

About 2,324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Robinson Biddle Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.