US Bridges

Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 4.42 MI NW of SR 56 · Structure no. 4930711

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Anderson Antioch R over Childers 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesAnderson Antioch R
CrossesChilders Ditch
Location4.42 MI NW of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78763, -83.24943
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch built?

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

What condition is Anderson Antioch R over Childers 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 Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Antioch R over Childers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.