US Bridges

SR 103 over Buck Run

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East of USR68 · Structure no. 3203492

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
929
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 103 over Buck Run in Hancock 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.4 Mi. East of USR68
RouteState Highway 103
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89195, -83.64345
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2015)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 103 over Buck Run built?

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

What condition is SR 103 over Buck Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Buck Run carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Buck Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.