US Bridges

Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD

PoorClosed to traffic

Wood County, Ohio · 0.04 Ml E of Rangeline RD · Structure no. 8751528

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHoytville Road
CrossesRader Ditch Hoytville RD
Location0.04 Ml E of Rangeline RD
RouteCounty Highway T124A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19029, -83.76419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hoytville Road over Rader Ditch Hoytville RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.