US Bridges

Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .18 MI N of SR162 · Structure no. 7445482

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRee CR 27
CrossesWesterhouse Ditch
Location.18 MI N of SR162
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12667, -82.93833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2015)
Projected traffic183 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ree CR 27 over Westerhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.