US Bridges

Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .72 Miles N of CR6 · Structure no. 7451785

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVen TR 185
CrossesAicholtz Ditch
Location.72 Miles N of CR6
RouteCounty Highway T0185
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03333, -82.92
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ven TR 185 over Aicholtz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.