Convoy Road over Hines Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.40 MI E JCT T 11 S/L · Structure no. 8130396
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Convoy Road over Hines Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Convoy Road over Hines Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 80 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Convoy Road over Hines Ditch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Convoy Road over Hines 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Convoy Road over Hines Ditch carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Convoy Road over Hines Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Convoy Road over Hines Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.