US Bridges

SR 568 over Blanchard River

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 2 MI East of Findlay · Structure no. 3204839

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
359 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,309
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 over Blanchard River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 568 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 6,309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,757 by 2035. The structure is 359 ft (109.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568
CrossesBlanchard River
Location2 MI East of Findlay
RouteState Highway 568
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03659, -83.59792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length359 ft (109.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,309 (2015)
Projected traffic8,757 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$806.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 568 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 568 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 568 over Blanchard River carry?

About 6,309 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.