Botkins Road over Howell Ditch
GoodShelby County, Ohio · .26 M.W. May Road · Structure no. 7535392
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 673
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Botkins Road over Howell Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Botkins Road over Howell Ditch in Shelby 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 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Botkins Road over Howell Ditch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Botkins Road over Howell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Botkins Road over Howell Ditch carry?
About 673 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Botkins Road over Howell Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Botkins Road over Howell Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.