US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .37 MI W of SR 56 · Structure no. 4931336

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesVal Wilson Ditch
Location.37 MI W of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9476, -83.51022
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2015)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Val Wilson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.