Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Ohio · 1.82 N of CR17 · Structure no. 5531470
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Sodom-Ballou North over A J Allen Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.