US Bridges

Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.43 MI E TR 186 · Structure no. 3236412

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2037. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 304
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.43 MI E TR 186
RouteCounty Highway C0304
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83296, -83.55539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic337 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Han CO RD 304 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 Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 304 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.