US Bridges

Han CO RD 40 over Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.12 MI E CR 75 · Structure no. 3231607

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 40 over Eagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Han CO RD 40 over Eagle Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 40
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.12 MI E CR 75
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95744, -83.65817
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2021)
Projected traffic792 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 40 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 40 over Eagle 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 40 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 40 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 40 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.