US Bridges

Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.60 MI N CR 109 · Structure no. 3230090

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,799
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 27 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 5 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 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 18
CrossesRocky Ford Creek
Location0.60 MI N CR 109
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13086, -83.57992
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,799 (2018)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek carry?

About 2,799 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 18 over Rocky Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.