US Bridges

Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.01 MI W of SR 190 · Structure no. 6930914

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2011. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road U20
CrossesFarm Ditch
Location0.01 MI W of SR 190
RouteCounty Highway 0U-20
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86284, -84.32919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (1991)
Projected traffic79 by 2011
Trucks6%
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

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 Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road U20 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 Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road U20 over Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.