US Bridges

Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W SR 698 · Structure no. 3236269

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 37
CrossesTiderishi Ditch
Location0.04 MI W SR 698
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95086, -83.72836
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 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 traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 37 over Tiderishi Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi Ditch carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 37 over Tiderishi Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 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 Tiderishi Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.