US Bridges

Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.79 MI E CR 60 · Structure no. 3235084

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 24
CrossesHigbie Redick Ditch
Location0.79 MI E CR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90717, -83.7309
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2017)
Projected traffic129 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Han CO RD 24 over Higbie Redick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.