US Bridges

Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .18 MI N of CR 591 · Structure no. 7431902

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBsp TR 101
CrossesClouse Ditch
Location.18 MI N of CR 591
RouteCounty Highway T0101
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06167, -83.305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic153 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bsp TR 101 over Clouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.