US Bridges

Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .35 Miles West of SR 48 · Structure no. 7532776

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami Shelby West
CrossesApple Joint Ditch
Location.35 Miles West of SR 48
RouteCounty Highway C0007
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19752, -84.36236
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Shelby West over Apple Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.