US Bridges

Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch

Poor

Richland County, Ohio · 0.7MI E of SR 39 · Structure no. 7032412

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoth Road
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location0.7MI E of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway T0282
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79544, -82.55351
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2015)
Projected traffic404 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poth Road over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.