US Bridges

Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.47 MI N TR 150 · Structure no. 3231585

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 17
CrossesWells Jt CO Ditch
Location0.47 MI N TR 150
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86851, -83.55663
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2018)
Projected traffic811 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Han CO RD 17 over Wells Jt CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.