Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Ohio · 0.68 N of CR197 · Structure no. 5536308
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Duncan North over Hetzler Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.