US Bridges

Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 1.10 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 3232913

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 139
CrossesBlanchard River
Location1.10 MI N SR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0139
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04576, -83.70802
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2018)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Han CO RD 139 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 139 over Blanchard River carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 139 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.