US Bridges

County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .5 MI E of JCT CR 126 · Structure no. 5136415

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 106 C
CrossesDalton Owens Ditch
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 126
RouteCounty Highway C106C
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.535, -83.14167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2015)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens 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 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 106 C over Dalton Owens Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.