US Bridges

SR 613 over Caton Ditch

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 3.75 Mi. East of SR 15 · Structure no. 6901875

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 613 over Caton Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 613 over Caton Ditch in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 613
CrossesCaton Ditch
Location3.75 Mi. East of SR 15
RouteState Highway 613
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09347, -84.13114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2015)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 613 over Caton Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 613 over Caton 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 613 over Caton Ditch carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 613 over Caton Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 613 over Caton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.