Hancock County Bridge Report Card
Hancock County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hancock County, Ohio
Hancock County has 357 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.1% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,916 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hancock County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 357 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,916 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.1% | 2.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,172,867 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,916 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hancock County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Han Co RD 180 over Lye Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,637 | 1967 |
| Morey Avenue over Howard Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,313 | 1975 |
| SR 103 over Buck Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 929 | 1977 |
| Eag Twp RD 48 over Tiderishi Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 1895 |
| Ir 75 over Abandoned Rr | High traffic | Good | 52,496 | 2017 |
| Ir 75 over Ns Rr & Tr 101 | High traffic | Good | 51,770 | 2016 |
| Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek | High traffic | Good | 51,770 | 2016 |
| Ir 75 over Intermittent Waterway | High traffic | Good | 31,055 | 1963 |
| Ir 75 over Twp89/blanchard/cr223 | High traffic | Good | 26,248 | 2017 |
| Ir 75 over Twp89/blanchard/cr223 | High traffic | Good | 26,248 | 2019 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.