US Bridges

Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N TR 94 · Structure no. 3232948

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
805
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 139
CrossesCole King Ditch
Location0.35 MI N TR 94
RouteCounty Highway C0139
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07104, -83.70809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2017)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2037
Trucks12%
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 139 over Cole King Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.