US Bridges

Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.01 MI E CR 12 · Structure no. 3236471

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 78 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 54
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.01 MI E CR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0054
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98231, -83.78518
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Han CO RD 54 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 54 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 54 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.