State Road over Evans Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.60 MI E JCT C 173 · Structure no. 8137056
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Evans Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Evans Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 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 | 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 State Road over Evans Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is State Road over Evans 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Road over Evans Ditch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Road over Evans Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Evans Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.