County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of SR95 · Structure no. 8550697
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is County Road 16 over Kiser 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 16 over Kiser Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.