US Bridges

Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT TR 55 · Structure no. 5135419

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 50
CrossesZeig Ditch
Location.1 MI E of JCT TR 55
RouteCounty Highway T050D
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55167, -83.26667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 50 over Zeig 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Township Road 50 over Zeig Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.