US Bridges

County Road Z over Farm Ditch

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.48 MI NW of CR 13 · Structure no. 6930240

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
931
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Z over Farm Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Z over Farm Ditch in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Z
CrossesFarm Ditch
Location0.48 MI NW of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway C000Z
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94608, -84.11858
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2018)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road Z over Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Z over Farm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Z over Farm Ditch carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road Z over Farm Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Z over Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.