US Bridges

Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 1 Mi. E. of Rosedale Rd. · Structure no. 4931343

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRose. Plain City
CrossesBaron Run Ditch
Location1 Mi. E. of Rosedale Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07904, -83.43484
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2015)
Projected traffic201 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose. Plain City over Baron Run 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 Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rose. Plain City over Baron Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.