Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Ohio
Henry County has 264 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.1% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,176 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 264 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,176 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 | 6.1% | 12.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.8% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 430,989 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 | 6.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,176 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twp. Rd. 8c over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1900 |
| Twp. Rd. 16b over Ditch 1179 (closed) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1916 |
| Woodlawn Ave. over Oberhaus Creek Ditch 131 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,267 | 1947 |
| Co. Rd. R over Van Hyning Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,132 | 1970 |
| Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,436 | 1960 |
| Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 797 | 1976 |
| Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 562 | 1958 |
| Co. Rd. S over Ditch 918 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 505 | 1968 |
| Twp. Rd. K over Turkey Foot Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 351 | 1965 |
| Co. Rd. P over Ditch 1074-3 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 263 | 1964 |
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.