US Bridges

College Street over Howard Run

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.04 MI E Bolton ST · Structure no. 3261115

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Howard Run is a concrete frame carrying College Street 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Street
CrossesHoward Run
Location0.04 MI E Bolton ST
RouteCity Street M0517
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0541, -83.65886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2010)
Projected traffic1,041 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 College Street over Howard Run built?

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

What condition is College 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 College Street over Howard Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Howard Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Howard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.