US Bridges

Bright Road over Blanchard River

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 3260291

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,926
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bright Road over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bright Road over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,926 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,553 by 2037. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBright Road
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.10 MI N SR 568
RouteCity Street 95
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03785, -83.6125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,926 (2017)
Projected traffic16,553 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Bright Road over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bright Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bright Road over Blanchard River carry?

About 11,926 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bright Road over Blanchard River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bright Road over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.