County Road 70 over Blanchard River
PoorHardin County, Ohio · .2 MI E of JCT of CR 159 · Structure no. 3341070
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 70 over Blanchard River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70 over Blanchard River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is County Road 70 over Blanchard River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 70 over Blanchard River carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70 over Blanchard River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70 over Blanchard River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.