US Bridges

Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.03 MI E TR 186 · Structure no. 3235017

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 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).

CarriesDel Twp RD 150
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.03 MI E TR 186
RouteCounty Highway T0150
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86217, -83.56603
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2038
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 Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Del Twp RD 150 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Del Twp RD 150 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.