US Bridges

Emerick over Seeker Ditch

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.02 E of TR54 · Structure no. 5532612

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerick over Seeker Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Emerick over Seeker Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerick
CrossesSeeker Ditch
Location0.02 E of TR54
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94893, -84.40242
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2015)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Emerick over Seeker Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerick over Seeker 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Emerick over Seeker Ditch carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Emerick over Seeker Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Emerick over Seeker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.