US Bridges

Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.01 Ml E of Bradner RD · Structure no. 8756198

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKahler Road
CrossesDitch NO.2162 Kahler Roa
Location0.01 Ml E of Bradner RD
RouteCounty Highway T261A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39944, -83.43532
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kahler Road over Ditch NO.2162 Kahler Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.