US Bridges

Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.12 MI E CR 8 · Structure no. 3231097

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 26
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.12 MI E CR 8
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93538, -83.59117
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2017)
Projected traffic394 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 26 over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 26 over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.