US Bridges

CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 01470 RD 12 · Structure no. 8636427

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125 is a steel culvert carrying CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 178 (12)
CrossesDitch #125
Location01470 RD 12
RouteCounty Highway C0178
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43361, -84.59302
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2015)
Projected traffic242 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 CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125 carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 178 (12) over Ditch #125?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.