US Bridges

Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.10 MI W SR 37 · Structure no. 3261166

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2020. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHan CO RD 24
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.10 MI W SR 37
RouteCity Street M0024
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90232, -83.55909
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2000)
Projected traffic361 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 24 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Han CO RD 24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Han CO RD 24 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.