US Bridges

Olmstead RD over Running Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 2.9 MI N of County RD 72 · Structure no. 4930762

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olmstead RD over Running Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olmstead RD over Running Ditch 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 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOlmstead RD
CrossesRunning Ditch
Location2.9 MI N of County RD 72
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92251, -83.27435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2015)
Projected traffic756 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Olmstead RD over Running Ditch built?

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

What condition is Olmstead RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Olmstead RD over Running Ditch carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Olmstead RD over Running Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Olmstead RD over Running Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.