US Bridges

Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of CR-9 · Structure no. 4236009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchard Road
CrossesJelloway Creek
Location0.3 MI East of CR-9
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41793, -82.31273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2015)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road over Jelloway Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchard Road over Jelloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.