US Bridges

Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 47 Mi. W. Sr. 29 · Structure no. 7535252

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBotkins Road
CrossesMeckstroch Ditch
Location47 Mi. W. Sr. 29
RouteCounty Highway T0022
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4664, -84.32618
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2020)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botkins Road over Meckstroch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Botkins Road over Meckstroch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.