Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch
GoodShelby County, Ohio · .03 M.W. Tawawa Maplewood · Structure no. 7545681
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildermuth Road over Zorn 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wildermuth Road over Zorn Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.