Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch
GoodMiami County, Ohio · 0.09 S of CR137 · Structure no. 5537215
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,949
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seneca over Effie Lambert 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch carry?
About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Seneca over Effie Lambert Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.