US Bridges

Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.15 MI S of Lincoln HWY · Structure no. 0247634

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock is a concrete slab carrying Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2020. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Co. Line
CrossesStream Hardin Hancock
Location0.15 MI S of Lincoln HWY
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83246, -83.88017
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2020
Trucks4%
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 Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Co. Line over Stream Hardin Hancock?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.