US Bridges

Mar Twp RD 207 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI W TR 244 · Structure no. 3236145

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Twp RD 207 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mar Twp RD 207 over Blanchard River 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMar Twp RD 207
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.10 MI W TR 244
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02153, -83.55724
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2017)
Projected traffic271 by 2037
Trucks11%
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 207 over Blanchard River built?

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

What condition is Mar Twp RD 207 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 207 over Blanchard River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mar Twp RD 207 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Twp RD 207 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.