Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.37 MI NE JCT SR709 · Structure no. 8140553
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Jones-Hughes Road over Long Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.