US Bridges

Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .10 of a Mi. W. of Foody · Structure no. 4931327

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLinson Rd.
CrossesPhifer Ditch
Location.10 of a Mi. W. of Foody
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79401, -83.52158
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linson Rd. over Phifer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Linson Rd. over Phifer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.