US Bridges

Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.80 MI N CR 26 · Structure no. 3235505

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 8
CrossesLye Creek
Location0.80 MI N CR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94684, -83.59426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2017)
Projected traffic865 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 8 over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 8 over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.