SR 61 over Sample Ditch
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · 0.03 MI S of SR 229 · Structure no. 5900921
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,793
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 61 over Sample Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61 over Sample Ditch in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,793 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,369 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 61 over Sample Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 61 over Sample 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 61 over Sample Ditch carry?
About 11,793 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 61 over Sample Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 61 over Sample Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.