US Bridges

SR 97 over Taylor Ditch

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .90 MI W of Ashland Co. · Structure no. 7005814

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,067
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 over Taylor Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 97 over Taylor Ditch in Richland 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97
CrossesTaylor Ditch
Location.90 MI W of Ashland Co.
RouteState Highway 97
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59447, -82.35483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2015)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 97 over Taylor Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 97 over Taylor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 97 over Taylor Ditch carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 over Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 over Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.