US Bridges

Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.17 MI N TR 95 · Structure no. 3235416

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 139
CrossesCole King Ditch
Location0.17 MI N TR 95
RouteCounty Highway C0139
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07549, -83.70806
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 (8.6 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 traffic548 (2017)
Projected traffic761 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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 548 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Han CO RD 139 over Cole King Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.