US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .27 Mi.N. of Co. Rd. 4 · Structure no. 4932545

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesChrisman Ditch
Location.27 Mi.N. of Co. Rd. 4
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8526, -83.3754
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2000)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2020
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Chrisman 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 Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Chrisman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.