US Bridges

Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 824 Ft N of B G RD Wst · Structure no. 8742715

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,255
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Hi Road
CrossesDitch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD
Location824 Ft N of B G RD Wst
RouteCounty Highway CO46E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37419, -83.70862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2015)
Projected traffic1,742 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty-Hi RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.