US Bridges

Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.39 MI E CR 16 · Structure no. 3230511

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 5
CrossesChambers Tri CO
Location0.39 MI E CR 16
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16791, -83.87376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic347 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 5 over Chambers Tri CO built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 5 over Chambers Tri CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.