US Bridges

Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .5 MI S. of Converse Huff · Structure no. 4933001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,865
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 7
CrossesWorthington Ditch
Location.5 MI S. of Converse Huff
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08389, -83.25333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington 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 Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch carry?

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

How long is Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 7 over Worthington Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.