US Bridges

SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek #

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · Jenera · Structure no. 3205428

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek # is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek # in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 698 S Main ST
CrossesBr of Ottawa Creek #
LocationJenera
RouteState Highway 698
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89645, -83.72711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2015)
Projected traffic733 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek # built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek # 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek # carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek #?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 698 S Main ST over Br of Ottawa Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.