US Bridges

Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N TR 207 · Structure no. 3236048

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMar Twp RD 241
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.10 MI N TR 207
RouteCounty Highway T0241
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0349, -83.56411
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mar Twp RD 241 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River carry?

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

How long is Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Twp RD 241 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.