US Bridges

Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E CR 139 · Structure no. 3235556

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLib Twp RD 95
CrossesCole King Ditch
Location0.05 MI E CR 139
RouteCounty Highway T0095
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07321, -83.70713
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2017)
Projected traffic729 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lib Twp RD 95 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 Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Lib Twp RD 95 over Cole King Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.