US Bridges

Lou TR 101 over Clouse Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .27 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 7442653

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou TR 101 over Clouse Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lou TR 101 over Clouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLou TR 101
CrossesClouse Ditch
Location.27 MI S of US 224
RouteCounty Highway T0101
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0923, -83.30487
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 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 101 over Clouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lou TR 101 over Clouse 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is Lou TR 101 over Clouse Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lou TR 101 over Clouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.