US Bridges

Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E CR 60 · Structure no. 3231127

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 26
CrossesTiderishi Creek
Location0.13 MI E CR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93638, -83.74404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2017)
Projected traffic121 by 2037
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 26 over Tiderishi Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi 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 September 2024.

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

About 87 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 26 over Tiderishi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.