US Bridges

Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.08 MI W CR 8 · Structure no. 3231437

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJac Twp RD 37
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.08 MI W CR 8
RouteCounty Highway T0037
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94996, -83.59515
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2017)
Projected traffic96 by 2037
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 Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye 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 Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jac Twp RD 37 over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.