US Bridges

County RD 11 over Bales Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.60 MI NW of SR 38 · Structure no. 4930886

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 11 over Bales Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 11 over Bales Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 11
CrossesBales Ditch
Location0.60 MI NW of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00833, -83.42517
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2015)
Projected traffic552 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 11 over Bales Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 11 over Bales 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 11 over Bales Ditch carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 11 over Bales Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 11 over Bales Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.