US Bridges

Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.20 Mile East of CR 3 · Structure no. 8538042

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 104
CrossesMelvin Richey Ditch
Location0.20 Mile East of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway T0104
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67108, -82.09509
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 104 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.