US Bridges

Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 650 Ft. East of TR 190 · Structure no. 7430176

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAda TR 138
CrossesWesterhouse Ditch
Location650 Ft. East of TR 190
RouteCounty Highway T0138
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18386, -83.00668
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic520 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ada TR 138 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ada TR 138 over Westerhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.