Ditmer over Ludlow Creek
GoodMiami County, Ohio · 1.10 N of CR45 · Structure no. 5532841
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditmer over Ludlow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ditmer over Ludlow Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditmer over Ludlow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ditmer over Ludlow Creek 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 Ditmer over Ludlow Creek carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ditmer over Ludlow Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ditmer over Ludlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.