US Bridges

Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.32 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 3260322

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,146
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,143 by 2037. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOsborn Avenue
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.32 MI N SR 568
RouteCity Street 720
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04149, -83.63251
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,146 (2017)
Projected traffic7,143 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborn Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River carry?

About 5,146 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Osborn Avenue over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.