US Bridges

Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.59 MI E CR 16 · Structure no. 3230538

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt is a steel truss - thru carrying Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 5
CrossesJohn Learn Jt
Location0.59 MI E CR 16
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16797, -83.87002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 5 over John Learn Jt built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt 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 5 over John Learn Jt carry?

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

How long is Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 5 over John Learn Jt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.