US Bridges

Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .20 Mi. S of Taylor Blair · Structure no. 4932111

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2020. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodson RD
CrossesLucas Ditch
Location.20 Mi. S of Taylor Blair
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97831, -83.32679
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic382 by 2020
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodson RD over Lucas 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 Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Goodson RD over Lucas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.