US Bridges

Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S Lee Road · Structure no. 5431638

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJordan Road
CrossesLittle Blackcreek Ditch
Location0.1 MI S Lee Road
RouteCounty Highway C045A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70565, -84.7183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Little Blackcreek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.