US Bridges

Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek

Poor

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI N SR 37 · Structure no. 3230309

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,637
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 8,637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,878 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 180
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.05 MI N SR 37
RouteCounty Highway C0180
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01703, -83.61226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,637 (2021)
Projected traffic10,878 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek carry?

About 8,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 180 over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.