US Bridges

Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.50 MI E CR 313 · Structure no. 3231380

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 37
CrossesHardy Ditch
Location0.50 MI E CR 313
RouteCounty Highway C0037
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9512, -83.77138
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 37 over Hardy Ditch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Han CO RD 37 over Hardy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Han CO RD 37 over Hardy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.