Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.20 MI N JCT T 18 C/L · Structure no. 8140472
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie 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 Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Road over Kyle Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.