US Bridges

Broad Avenue over Blanchard River

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.64 MI S US 224 · Structure no. 3260003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Avenue over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Avenue over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,365 by 2037. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Avenue
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.64 MI S US 224
RouteCity Street 718
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04883, -83.66465
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,188 (2017)
Projected traffic11,365 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Broad Avenue over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Avenue over Blanchard River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Avenue over Blanchard River carry?

About 8,188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broad Avenue over Blanchard River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Avenue over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.