US Bridges

SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.4MI. N. of Jct. SR-707 · Structure no. 5401003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84 in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesDuck Creek Ditch #75-84
Location1.4MI. N. of Jct. SR-707
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67523, -84.78517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2015)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84 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 SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84 carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Duck Creek Ditch #75-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.