US Bridges

Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.02 S US 224 · Structure no. 3235882

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLib Twp RD 128
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.02 S US 224
RouteCounty Highway T0128
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06133, -83.7512
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lib Twp RD 128 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 Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lib Twp RD 128 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.