US Bridges

Wells Road over Overman Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .42 M.E. Schmitmeyer Bake · Structure no. 7540418

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,006
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Road over Overman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells Road over Overman Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Road
CrossesOverman Ditch
Location.42 M.E. Schmitmeyer Bake
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40869, -84.30894
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2020)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wells Road over Overman Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Road over Overman 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 Wells Road over Overman Ditch carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wells Road over Overman Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Road over Overman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.