US Bridges

TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447

Poor

Williams County, Ohio · 19120 RD M · Structure no. 8633886

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447 is a steel culvert carrying TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 48 (m)
CrossesDitch #447
Location19120 RD M
RouteCounty Highway T0048
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60095, -84.45626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2015)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447 carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns TR 48 (m) over Ditch #447?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.