US Bridges

County RD 7 over Running Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 11 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 4930096

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,974
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7 over Running Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 7 over Running Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 7
CrossesRunning Ditch
Location11 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10583, -83.26609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2015)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County RD 7 over Running Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County RD 7 over Running Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 7 over Running Ditch carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7 over Running Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7 over Running Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.