US Bridges

Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .34 MI S of SR 162 · Structure no. 7447167

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSci TR 181
CrossesArmstrong Ditch
Location.34 MI S of SR 162
RouteCounty Highway T0181
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12014, -82.99606
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2015)
Projected traffic89 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 Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sci TR 181 over Armstrong 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sci TR 181 over Armstrong Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.