Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.40 MI E JCT T 11 S/L · Structure no. 8134286
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 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 Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Harrison-Willshire over Hawk 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 2024.
How much traffic does Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison-Willshire over Hawk Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.