US Bridges

Han CO RD 169 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.83 MI E CR 172 · Structure no. 3236617

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 169 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 169 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 169
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.83 MI E CR 172
RouteCounty Highway C0169
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97626, -83.53982
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Han CO RD 169 over Blanchard River built?

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

What condition is Han CO RD 169 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 169 over Blanchard River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 169 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 169 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.