Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · .23 MI N of SR 67 · Structure no. 7447035
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sci CR 43 over Bigham 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 Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sci CR 43 over Bigham Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.