US Bridges

Van Ness RD over Little Darby

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .47 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 4930584

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ness RD over Little Darby is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Ness RD over Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVan Ness RD
CrossesLittle Darby
Location.47 MI E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10161, -83.49819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic68 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Van Ness RD over Little Darby built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Ness RD over Little Darby 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 Van Ness RD over Little Darby carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Ness RD over Little Darby?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ness RD over Little Darby?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.