US Bridges

SR-49 over Stetler Ditch

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 2.27 Mi.S.Van Wert Co.Ln. · Structure no. 5401062

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Stetler Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-49 over Stetler Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR-49
CrossesStetler Ditch
Location2.27 Mi.S.Van Wert Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69676, -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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 Stetler Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over Stetler 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 SR-49 over Stetler Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR-49 over Stetler Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns SR-49 over Stetler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.