US Bridges

Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI S Blanchard Ave · Structure no. 3260763

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,752
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 6,752 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard Street
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.10 MI S Blanchard Ave
RouteCity Street M0500
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02979, -83.64116
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,752 (2021)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek 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 Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek carry?

About 6,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Street over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.