US Bridges

TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 20510 RD H.50 · Structure no. 8636036

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624 is a steel culvert carrying TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 153 (H.50)
CrossesBatterson Ditch #624
Location20510 RD H.50
RouteCounty Highway T0153
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5357, -84.42886
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624 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 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624 carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns TR 153 (H.50) over Batterson Ditch #624?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.