US Bridges

East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E Main Street · Structure no. 3262804

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run is a concrete frame carrying East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Foulke Avenue
CrossesHoward Run
Location0.05 MI E Main Street
RouteCity Street M0512
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05793, -83.64916
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic694 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 East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Foulke Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns East Foulke Avenue over Howard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.