US Bridges

Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south)

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of C.R.1 · Structure no. 8062064

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,103
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south) is a concrete frame carrying Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south) in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColemans Crossing
CrossesBeach Ditch (south)
Location0.3 Mi. N. of C.R.1
RouteCity Street COLEM
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22841, -83.3393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,103 (2022)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south) 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 Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south) carry?

About 13,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south)?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Colemans Crossing over Beach Ditch (south)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.