US Bridges

Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.76 MI E TR 51 · Structure no. 3231240

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOra Twp RD 28
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.76 MI E TR 51
RouteCounty Highway T0028
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86335, -83.84733
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2017)
Projected traffic362 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 Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ora Twp RD 28 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.