US Bridges

SR 103 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. West of SR37 · Structure no. 3203514

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 711 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.4 Mi. West of SR37
RouteState Highway 103
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89116, -83.56446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2015)
Projected traffic987 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 103 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 103 over Blanchard River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Blanchard River carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.