US Bridges

Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.48 E of SR202 · Structure no. 5536979

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,913
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 46 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 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Staunton
CrossesKidder Ditch
Location0.48 E of SR202
RouteCounty Highway 256
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04142, -84.1755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2015)
Projected traffic2,655 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$44 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Old Staunton over Kidder 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 Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Staunton over Kidder Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.