US Bridges

Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .26 M.E. Tawawa Maplewood · Structure no. 7545800

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPeters Road
CrossesLefevre Ditch
Location.26 M.E. Tawawa Maplewood
RouteCounty Highway C064A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32066, -84.0135
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Road over Lefevre 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 Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Road over Lefevre Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.