US Bridges

CR 64 over Blanchard River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · JCT of CR 64 and CR 167 · Structure no. 3344436

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Blanchard River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 64 over Blanchard River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 64
CrossesBlanchard River
LocationJCT of CR 64 and CR 167
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73916, -83.59067
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 64 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64 over Blanchard River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.