US Bridges

Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E TR 240 · Structure no. 3230422

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMar Twp RD 205
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.35 MI E TR 240
RouteCounty Highway T0205
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00706, -83.55775
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2018)
Projected traffic393 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mar Twp RD 205 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Twp RD 205 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.