US Bridges

Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.75 MI N TR 164 · Structure no. 3235157

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 197
CrossesJerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch
Location0.75 MI N TR 164
RouteCounty Highway C0197
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95171, -83.48613
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2017)
Projected traffic615 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 197 over Jerry Stahl Jt CO Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.