US Bridges

Danville RD over Roberts Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 5.62 MI N. of Cty Line · Structure no. 4930089

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville RD over Roberts Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danville RD over Roberts Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville RD
CrossesRoberts Ditch
Location5.62 MI N. of Cty Line
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77645, -83.44537
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Danville RD over Roberts Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville RD over Roberts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Danville RD over Roberts Ditch carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Danville RD over Roberts Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Danville RD over Roberts Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.