US Bridges

SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 2 MI North of Oakwood · Structure no. 6300677

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,994
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch in Paulding 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 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesThrasher Ditch
Location2 MI North of Oakwood
RouteState Highway 66
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12582, -84.38058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2015)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 66 over Thrasher 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Thrasher Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.