US Bridges

CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.84 N. of CR13 · Structure no. 5535043

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR158 Children"s H
CrossesKnoop Ditch
Location0.84 N. of CR13
RouteCounty Highway C0158
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0426, -84.13227
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR158 Children"s H over Knoop 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR158 Children"s H over Knoop Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.