US Bridges

Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI E SR 37 · Structure no. 3230317

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 74 years old, older 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMar Twp RD 205
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.10 MI E SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0205
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.015, -83.60842
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2017)
Projected traffic682 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Twp RD 205 over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.