US Bridges

County Road 188 over Harper Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. West of CR105 · Structure no. 8554781

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 188 over Harper Ditch is a concrete slab carrying County Road 188 over Harper Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 188
CrossesHarper Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. West of CR105
RouteCounty Highway C0188
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75389, -81.67405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2015)
Projected traffic225 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 188 over Harper Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 188 over Harper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 188 over Harper Ditch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 188 over Harper Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 188 over Harper Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.