US Bridges

Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 260 Feet W. of TR54 · Structure no. 8532184

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 108
CrossesBranch of Steele Ditch
Location260 Feet W. of TR54
RouteCounty Highway T0108
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9309, -81.87964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2015)
Projected traffic321 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 108 over Branch of Steele Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.