US Bridges

Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of CR149 · Structure no. 8550948

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 120 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 224
CrossesKiser Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. W. of CR149
RouteCounty Highway T0224
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73403, -82.06942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2015)
Projected traffic32 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 224 over Kiser Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.