US Bridges

Ira Road over Bath Ditch

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 250 Ft E of Hametown RD · Structure no. 7732112

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,651
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ira Road over Bath Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ira Road over Bath Ditch in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,068 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIra Road
CrossesBath Ditch
Location250 Ft E of Hametown RD
RouteCounty Highway C0046
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18884, -81.66507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,651 (2018)
Projected traffic5,068 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ira Road over Bath Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ira Road over Bath Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ira Road over Bath Ditch carry?

About 3,651 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ira Road over Bath Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ira Road over Bath Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.