US Bridges

Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.41 MI N CR 24 · Structure no. 3235807

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2021 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 5 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 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
Location0.41 MI N CR 24
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91321, -83.785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic436 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 September 2024.

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

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 12 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.