SR 15 WB over Blanchard River
FairHancock County, Ohio · 1.86 Mi. East of SR37 · Structure no. 3200728
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,506
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 WB over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 WB over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,582 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 WB over Blanchard River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 WB over Blanchard River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 WB over Blanchard River carry?
About 10,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 WB over Blanchard River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 WB over Blanchard River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.