US Bridges

Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .39 MI E of TR 101 · Structure no. 7440871

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 82 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLib TR 154
CrossesWertz Ditch
Location.39 MI E of TR 101
RouteCounty Highway T0154
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20333, -83.29667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Lib TR 154 over Wertz 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lib TR 154 over Wertz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.