US Bridges

Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.15 Ml N of Kellogg RD · Structure no. 8742812

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD is a concrete slab carrying Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 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
Location0.15 Ml N of Kellogg RD
RouteCounty Highway T046G
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41797, -83.70855
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2015)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hi Road over Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD 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 Ditch 2426 Liberty Hi RD carry?

About 845 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.