US Bridges

County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.25 M.S. Sharp RD · Structure no. 7556683

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,853
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 25A over Finkenbine 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 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 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 25A
CrossesFinkenbine Ditch
Location0.25 M.S. Sharp RD
RouteCounty Highway C025A
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34271, -84.1671
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 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 County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch built?

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

What condition is County RD 25A 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 County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch carry?

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

How long is County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 25A over Finkenbine Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.