US Bridges

Lytle over Beedle Ditch

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.07 S of CR33 · Structure no. 5534445

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lytle over Beedle Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lytle over Beedle Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLytle
CrossesBeedle Ditch
Location0.07 S of CR33
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07646, -84.23234
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Lytle over Beedle Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lytle over Beedle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lytle over Beedle Ditch carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lytle over Beedle Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lytle over Beedle Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.