US Bridges

Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Ohio · 950 Ft N of Hoover · Structure no. 5760593

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,247
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,507 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuenther Road
CrossesGuenther Ditch
Location950 Ft N of Hoover
RouteCity Street GUNTR
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76395, -84.26623
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2014)
Projected traffic4,507 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Guenther Road over Guenther Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.