US Bridges

Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of S.R. 4 · Structure no. 8061173

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Farms Blvd.
CrossesInfirmary Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. E. of S.R. 4
RouteCity Street SCOTT
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25866, -83.36184
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Farms Blvd. over Infirmary Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.