US Bridges

CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch

Good

Union County, Ohio · 3.3 MI North of SR 347 · Structure no. 8035342

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 213 G Ford Reed
CrossesHull Ditch
Location3.3 MI North of SR 347
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39405, -83.36621
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2015)
Projected traffic661 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 G Ford Reed over Hull Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.