US Bridges

Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.72 MI N CR 86 · Structure no. 3232700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2037. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBla Twp RD 123
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.72 MI N CR 86
RouteCounty Highway T0123
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03752, -83.81356
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2017)
Projected traffic171 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bla Twp RD 123 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bla Twp RD 123 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.