US Bridges

Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.23 MI W TR 190 · Structure no. 3233669

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAma Twp RD 166
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.23 MI W TR 190
RouteCounty Highway T0166
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95645, -83.54574
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ama Twp RD 166 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ama Twp RD 166 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.