US Bridges

Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · .1 MI North Pine Road · Structure no. 5459265

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInd State Line RD
CrossesScherman Ditch
Location.1 MI North Pine Road
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52859, -84.80264
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ind State Line RD over Scherman 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 Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ind State Line RD over Scherman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.