US Bridges

Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.3 Miles W. Stode Road · Structure no. 5434769

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Road
CrossesBlierdofer Ditch
Location0.3 Miles W. Stode Road
RouteCounty Highway C0180
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60817, -84.55566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2015)
Projected traffic298 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Road over Blierdofer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Road over Blierdofer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.