Morey Avenue over Howard Run
PoorHancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI N Davis ST · Structure no. 3260569
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,313
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morey Avenue over Howard Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morey Avenue over Howard Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morey Avenue over Howard Run built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morey Avenue over Howard Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Morey Avenue over Howard Run carry?
About 1,313 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Morey Avenue over Howard Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Morey Avenue over Howard Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.