US Bridges

Candlewick Drive over Howard Run

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Hancock County, Ohio · 0.17 MI E Main Street · Structure no. 3261069

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlewick Drive over Howard Run is a concrete frame carrying Candlewick Drive over Howard Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCandlewick Drive
CrossesHoward Run
Location0.17 MI E Main Street
RouteCity Street 121
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06264, -83.64618
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic555 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Candlewick Drive over Howard Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlewick Drive over Howard Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Candlewick Drive over Howard Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Candlewick Drive over Howard Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Candlewick Drive over Howard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.