US Bridges

CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.5 MI West of SR 4 · Structure no. 8030588

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 81 Conner RD
CrossesFarrington Ditch
Location1.5 MI West of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway C0081
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16389, -83.47972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic222 by 2035
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 CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 81 Conner RD over Farrington Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.