US Bridges

Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .5 M.E. Russia Road · Structure no. 7550855

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRussia Houston RD
CrossesTurner Joint Ditch
Location.5 M.E. Russia Road
RouteCounty Highway T0114
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24111, -84.39564
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint 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 Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Russia Houston RD over Turner Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.