US Bridges

North Hametown over Bath Ditch

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 200 Ft N of Ira RD · Structure no. 7732236

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hametown over Bath Ditch is a concrete slab carrying North Hametown 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 5 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Hametown
CrossesBath Ditch
Location200 Ft N of Ira RD
RouteCounty Highway C0253
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1892, -81.66578
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2018)
Projected traffic2,040 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 North Hametown over Bath Ditch built?

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

What condition is North Hametown 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 2025.

How much traffic does North Hametown over Bath Ditch carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Hametown over Bath Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Hametown over Bath Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.