US Bridges

Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.48 MI N SR 103 · Structure no. 3235793

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 12
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.48 MI N SR 103
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89901, -83.78571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2017)
Projected traffic473 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 12 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.