US Bridges

County Road 504 over Steele Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 370 Ft. E. of TR73 · Structure no. 8547564

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,339
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 504 over Steele Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 504 over Steele Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,339 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,023 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 504
CrossesSteele Ditch
Location370 Ft. E. of TR73
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96053, -81.86314
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,339 (2015)
Projected traffic6,023 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 504 over Steele Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 504 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 504 over Steele Ditch carry?

About 4,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 504 over Steele Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 504 over Steele Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.