US Bridges

Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East of Rd. 2 · Structure no. 3530884

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTwp. Rd. H
CrossesDitch 1281-2 Hammer Cree
Location0.4 Mi. East of Rd. 2
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26955, -83.89431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2015)
Projected traffic64 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree 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 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. H over Ditch 1281-2 Hammer Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.