US Bridges

Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.75 Ml N of Dowling RD · Structure no. 8732264

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
587
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLime City Road
CrossesDitch 2250 Lime City RD
Location0.75 Ml N of Dowling RD
RouteCounty Highway C009A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48811, -83.56806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2015)
Projected traffic815 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lime City Road over Ditch 2250 Lime City RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.