US Bridges

CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext.

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.16 N. of CR 33 · Structure no. 5532000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext. is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext. in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35 Washington
CrossesHowell Ditch Ext.
Location1.16 N. of CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09278, -84.25944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext. carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 Washington over Howell Ditch Ext.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.