US Bridges

CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 09580 RD C · Structure no. 8636648

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147 is a steel culvert carrying CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 183 (c)
CrossesDitch #147
Location09580 RD C
RouteCounty Highway C0183
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.456, -84.63959
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic529 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 183 (c) over Ditch #147 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147 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 CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147 carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR 183 (c) over Ditch #147?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.