US Bridges

Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.18 Ml E of Lemoyne RD · Structure no. 8744351

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLatcha Road
CrossesHenry Ditch Latcha RD
Location0.18 Ml E of Lemoyne RD
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54411, -83.46851
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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2015)
Projected traffic927 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 Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha 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 Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Latcha Road over Henry Ditch Latcha RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.