US Bridges

Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.20 MI S US 224 · Structure no. 3230600

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,699
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2037. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 140
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.20 MI S US 224
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05594, -83.68844
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,699 (2017)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 140 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River carry?

About 5,699 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 140 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.