Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal
GoodShelby County, Ohio · .14 M.W. SR.66 · Structure no. 7549865
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,227
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal carry?
About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dirksen Road over Miami Erie Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.