Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · .2 MI W of TR 87 · Structure no. 7442386
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lou CR 18 over Burns Ditch 1203 Lo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.