US Bridges

Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .01 MI W of TR 81 · Structure no. 7450223

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 853 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTho CR 32
CrossesRoyer Ditch
Location.01 MI W of TR 81
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21186, -82.8989
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width853 ft (260 m)
Roadway width787 ft (240 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2015)
Projected traffic161 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 Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tho CR 32 over Royer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 853 ft wide.

Who owns Tho CR 32 over Royer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.