US Bridges

SR 235 over Blanchard River

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.48 Mi. South of USR224 · Structure no. 3204561

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 235 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,319 by 2035. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.48 Mi. South of USR224
RouteState Highway 235
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04424, -83.78953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2015)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$322.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 235 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Blanchard River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.