US Bridges

Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.70 Ml W of S.R. 235 · Structure no. 8751455

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville is a concrete slab carrying Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoytville Road
CrossesNeedles Ditch Hoytville
Location0.70 Ml W of S.R. 235
RouteCounty Highway T123B
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19003, -83.79713
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2015)
Projected traffic355 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hoytville Road over Needles Ditch Hoytville?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.