US Bridges

North Cory Street over Blanchard River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 3262219

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cory Street over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Cory Street over Blanchard River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2024. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Cory Street
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.2 MI N SR 12
RouteCity Street 146
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04188, -83.65195
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2004)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Cory Street over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Cory Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Cory Street over Blanchard River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Cory Street over Blanchard River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns North Cory Street over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.