Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.15 MI N JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 8134057
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Kings Chuch Road over Close 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 Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Chuch Road over Close Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.