US Bridges

County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.30 Mi. E. of SR 423 · Structure no. 5132348

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,853 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 138-C
CrossesQu Qua Ditch
Location0.30 Mi. E. of SR 423
RouteCounty Highway C0138
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.564, -83.11422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,260 (2016)
Projected traffic12,853 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 138-C over Qu Qua 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch carry?

About 9,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 138-C over Qu Qua Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.