US Bridges

County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.33 Mi. North C.R. 229 · Structure no. 7240112

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 198
CrossesFH Bartson Ditch
Location0.33 Mi. North C.R. 229
RouteCounty Highway C0198
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34667, -83.06833
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2015)
Projected traffic418 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 198 over FH Bartson Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 198 over FH Bartson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Road 198 over FH Bartson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.