US Bridges

Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E TR 131 · Structure no. 3230597

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 118 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 5
CrossesWells Jt CO Ditch
Location0.35 MI E TR 131
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16837, -83.7587
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2019)
Projected traffic133 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wells Jt CO Ditch built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch 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 Wells Jt CO Ditch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 5 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.