US Bridges

Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.39 MI E CR 15 · Structure no. 3235947

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 304
CrossesLittle Riley Creek
Location0.39 MI E CR 15
RouteCounty Highway C0304
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83439, -83.8727
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2017)
Projected traffic718 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 304 over Little Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 304 over Little Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.