US Bridges

TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 15000 RD 19 · Structure no. 8635307

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285 is a steel culvert carrying TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 103 (19)
CrossesDitch #285
Location15000 RD 19
RouteCounty Highway T0103
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6363, -84.45662
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2015)
Projected traffic118 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 103 (19) over Ditch #285 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285 carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns TR 103 (19) over Ditch #285?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.