US Bridges

CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 100 S. Ft. Lor. Swanders · Structure no. 7556586

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,853
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,853 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR25A
CrossesFinkenbine Ditch
Location100 S. Ft. Lor. Swanders
RouteCounty Highway C025A
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35989, -84.16881
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,853 (2020)
Projected traffic5,508 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR25A over Finkenbine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch carry?

About 4,853 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR25A over Finkenbine Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.