US Bridges

Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.299 MI East of TR 77 · Structure no. 7433255

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch in Seneca 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 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBlo CR 12
CrossesAicholz Ditch
Location0.299 MI East of TR 77
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05181, -82.97139
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2015)
Projected traffic532 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch built?

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

What condition is Blo CR 12 over Aicholz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blo CR 12 over Aicholz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.