US Bridges

Davis Street over Howard Run

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E Bolton ST · Structure no. 3260399

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Street over Howard Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Davis Street over Howard Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2016. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Street
CrossesHoward Run
Location0.13 MI E Bolton ST
RouteCity Street M0518
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05543, -83.65713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1996)
Projected traffic694 by 2016
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Davis Street over Howard Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Davis Street over Howard Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Street over Howard Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Davis Street over Howard Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Street over Howard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.