US Bridges

Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.16 MI W TR 190 · Structure no. 3236560

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2037. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 26
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.16 MI W TR 190
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93929, -83.54736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic97 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 26 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 26 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.