SR 18 over Clouse Ditch
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E of Tiffin · Structure no. 7400764
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,715
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Clouse Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Clouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,768 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Clouse Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Clouse 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Clouse Ditch carry?
About 2,715 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Clouse Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Clouse Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.