US Bridges

County RD 30 a over Running Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.10 MI N of Couny RD 5 · Structure no. 4930452

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 30 a over Running Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County RD 30 a over Running Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 30 a
CrossesRunning Ditch
Location1.10 MI N of Couny RD 5
RouteCounty Highway 30A
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06861, -83.34222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2015)
Projected traffic336 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County RD 30 a over Running Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 30 a over Running 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 30 a over Running Ditch carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 30 a over Running Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County RD 30 a over Running Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.