US Bridges

Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .39 M.E. Lucas Geib · Structure no. 7544367

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAmsterdam Road
CrossesMeyerholtz Kett. Ditch
Location.39 M.E. Lucas Geib
RouteCounty Highway T0052
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42401, -84.26788
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. 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 Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Amsterdam Road over Meyerholtz Kett. Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.