US Bridges

CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 18960 RD 11 · Structure no. 8631840

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262 is a steel culvert carrying CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 51 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16 (11)
CrossesDitch #262
Location18960 RD 11
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69381, -84.61193
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic208 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 16 (11) over Ditch #262?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.