US Bridges

Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.115 Mile N of Pelton RD · Structure no. 8753830

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShort Road
CrossesDitch 2217 Short Road
Location0.115 Mile N of Pelton RD
RouteCounty Highway T197A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18967, -83.49263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic43 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Short Road over Ditch 2217 Short Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.