US Bridges

Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 1.67 MI N of County RD 54 · Structure no. 4930924

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch is a other culvert carrying Nioga Toops RD over Alkire 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNioga Toops RD
CrossesAlkire Ditch
Location1.67 MI N of County RD 54
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7916, -83.27204
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic403 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 Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch built?

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

What condition is Nioga Toops RD over Alkire 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 Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Nioga Toops RD over Alkire Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.