US Bridges

Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.51 S of SR 718 · Structure no. 5532760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShiloh Road
CrossesMyers Joint Ditch
Location0.51 S of SR 718
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04378, -84.39104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Road over Myers Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.