US Bridges

SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 1.50 Mi. South of SR 34 · Structure no. 8601879

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,827
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesTamarack Ditch
Location1.50 Mi. South of SR 34
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5339, -84.76898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2015)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Tamarack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 49 over Tamarack Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.