US Bridges

Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.40 M.E. Fair Road · Structure no. 7553382

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchenk Road
CrossesAnderson Ditch
Location0.40 M.E. Fair Road
RouteCounty Highway T0134
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25129, -84.19418
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2020)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schenk Road over Anderson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schenk Road over Anderson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.