US Bridges

SR 103 over Buckrun Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 2.47 Mi. East of SR37 · Structure no. 3203549

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Buckrun Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 103 over Buckrun Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 103
CrossesBuckrun Creek
Location2.47 Mi. East of SR37
RouteState Highway 103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91952, -83.50832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Buckrun Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 over Buckrun Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Buckrun Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Buckrun Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Buckrun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.