US Bridges

Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .682 MI E of TR 183 · Structure no. 7445490

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRee CR 24
CrossesWesterhouse Ditch
Location.682 MI E of TR 183
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16127, -82.94444
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 24 over Westerhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ree CR 24 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ree CR 24 over Westerhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.