US Bridges

County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .5 MI N of JCT CR 140 · Structure no. 5132444

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 125 years old, older 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 142
CrossesBr over Heimlich Ditch
Location.5 MI N of JCT CR 140
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46667, -83.04833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 142 over Br over Heimlich Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.