US Bridges

CR218 over Indigo Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .4 Mi. North Intx. CR15 · Structure no. 5935040

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR218 over Indigo Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR218 over Indigo Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR218
CrossesIndigo Creek
Location.4 Mi. North Intx. CR15
RouteCounty Highway C0218
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.365, -82.855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic423 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR218 over Indigo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR218 over Indigo Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR218 over Indigo Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR218 over Indigo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR218 over Indigo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.