US Bridges

Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch

Poor

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. E. of CR16 · Structure no. 8537836

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 316
CrossesMelvin Richey Ditch
Location0.5 Mi. E. of CR16
RouteCounty Highway T0316
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68289, -82.07222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2015)
Projected traffic176 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 316 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.