US Bridges

SR 19 over Westerhouse Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.62 Mi. East of SR 101 · Structure no. 7401213

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Westerhouse Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Westerhouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesWesterhouse Ditch
Location1.62 Mi. East of SR 101
RouteState Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21309, -83.02312
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2015)
Projected traffic836 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 19 over Westerhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Westerhouse 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 19 over Westerhouse Ditch carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Westerhouse Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Westerhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.