Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch
GoodMiami County, Ohio · 0.25 N of CR177 · Structure no. 5536804
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,051
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bellefontaine over Williams 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 Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch carry?
About 1,051 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bellefontaine over Williams Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.