US Bridges

Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 3.7 Mi.South of S.R.582 · Structure no. 8742774

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLiberty-Hi Road
CrossesDITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road
Location3.7 Mi.South of S.R.582
RouteCounty Highway C046F
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40655, -83.70867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,351 (2015)
Projected traffic1,875 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 Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road carry?

About 1,351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty-Hi Road over DITCH2144 Libery-Hi Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.