US Bridges

Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S)

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .05 E. of Opossum Run · Structure no. 7035047

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S) is a concrete frame carrying Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S) in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWash. South Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Ditch (wash. S)
Location.05 E. of Opossum Run
RouteCounty Highway C0301
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65248, -82.47765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic291 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S) carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wash. South Rd. over Unnamed Ditch (wash. S)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.