US Bridges

Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.21 E of Darke CO Line · Structure no. 5532647

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrederick-Garland
CrossesPansing Joint Ditch
Location0.21 E of Darke CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93439, -84.42258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint 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 Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Frederick-Garland over Pansing Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.