US Bridges

Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 5.9 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 4932618

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,202 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPlain City Georges
CrossesAw Wilson Ditch
Location5.9 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03721, -83.2631
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2021)
Projected traffic9,202 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$104.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plain City Georges over Aw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Plain City Georges over Aw Wilson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.