US Bridges

Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.72 MI E TR 69 · Structure no. 3236358

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHan CO RD 304
CrossesConrail RR
Location0.72 MI E TR 69
RouteCounty Highway C0304
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83464, -83.64743
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2017)
Projected traffic348 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 304 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.