US Bridges

Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.50 MI N TR 82 · Structure no. 3236056

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBla Twp RD 51
CrossesBuck Run Blanchard
Location0.50 MI N TR 82
RouteCounty Highway T0051
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01493, -83.86141
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
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 Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bla Twp RD 51 over Buck Run Blanchard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.