US Bridges

Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.01 Ml W of Tontogany RD · Structure no. 8754861

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAsh Road
CrossesDitch 2244 Ash RD
Location0.01 Ml W of Tontogany RD
RouteCounty Highway T229A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41072, -83.73787
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic208 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Road over Ditch 2244 Ash RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.