US Bridges

Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .2 MI E of JCT SR 423 · Structure no. 5132223

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 123
CrossesBr over Ququa Ditch
Location.2 MI E of JCT SR 423
RouteCounty Highway T123I
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49833, -83.08833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2015)
Projected traffic303 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 123 over Br over Ququa Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.