US Bridges

East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E S Blanchard ST · Structure no. 3230001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,195
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Main Cross ST
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.15 MI E S Blanchard ST
RouteCity Street M0501
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04068, -83.63843
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,195 (2017)
Projected traffic4,435 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Cross ST over Lye 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek carry?

About 3,195 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Cross ST over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.