US Bridges

CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 02220 RD Q.50 · Structure no. 8634875

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 81 (Q.50)
CrossesFirestone Ditch
Location02220 RD Q.50
RouteCounty Highway C0081
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67137, -84.78218
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2011)
Projected traffic104 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 81 (Q.50) over Firestone Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.