US Bridges

Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.21 MI E TR 115 · Structure no. 3232409

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPle Twp RD 104
CrossesJohn Learn Jt
Location0.21 MI E TR 115
RouteCounty Highway T0104
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11652, -83.86704
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ple Twp RD 104 over John Learn Jt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.