US Bridges

County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · @intersection of Amity RD · Structure no. 4931831

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,865
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,977 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesJones Ballenger Ditch
Location@intersection of Amity RD
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.072, -83.25239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,865 (2015)
Projected traffic3,977 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger 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 Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch carry?

About 2,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns County Road 7 over Jones Ballenger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.