US Bridges

IR-75 over County Ditch

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 1.87MI.N. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 5502586

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,110
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over County Ditch is a steel culvert carrying IR-75 over County Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 54,110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,105 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesIR-75
CrossesCounty Ditch
Location1.87MI.N. of Jct. SR-41
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07927, -84.2337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,110 (2015)
Projected traffic75,105 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IR-75 over County Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over County 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over County Ditch carry?

About 54,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over County Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IR-75 over County Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.