US Bridges

Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.34 MI W CR 23 · Structure no. 3234045

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 216
CrossesTobias Martin Ditch
Location0.34 MI W CR 23
RouteCounty Highway C0216
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10821, -83.44696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 216 over Tobias Martin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.