US Bridges

Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E SR 235 · Structure no. 3236099

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 37
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.05 MI E SR 235
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95151, -83.82287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 37 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa 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 37 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 37 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.