Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek
GoodHancock County, Ohio · 0.18 MI E CR 12 · Structure no. 3236315
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 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 Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Uni/Bla Twp RD 79 over Ottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.