US Bridges

Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .731 MI E of TR 179 · Structure no. 7446799

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSci CR 38
CrossesWesterhouse Ditch Sc
Location.731 MI E of TR 179
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16667, -82.98167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2015)
Projected traffic515 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 Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc 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 Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sci CR 38 over Westerhouse Ditch Sc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.