East Melrose Ave over Howard Run
GoodHancock County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E Main Street · Structure no. 3262693
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,426
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Melrose Ave over Howard Run is a concrete frame carrying East Melrose Ave over Howard Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 7,426 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,307 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Melrose Ave over Howard Run built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Melrose Ave 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 East Melrose Ave over Howard Run carry?
About 7,426 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Melrose Ave over Howard Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns East Melrose Ave over Howard Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.