US Bridges

Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .4 MI W of SR 587 · Structure no. 7442645

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLou TR 112
CrossesC Pette Ditch
Location.4 MI W of SR 587
RouteCounty Highway T0112
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12333, -83.39
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lou TR 112 over C Pette 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lou TR 112 over C Pette Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.