US Bridges

County Road 7 over Farm Ditch

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.11 MI N of RD Z · Structure no. 6933564

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Farm Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7 over Farm Ditch in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesFarm Ditch
Location0.11 MI N of RD Z
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90659, -83.99516
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2015)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 7 over Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 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 7 over Farm Ditch carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Farm Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.