US Bridges

Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.21 Mi. N of CR-5 · Structure no. 4932278

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods & West Ave
CrossesBlanch Run
Location2.21 Mi. N of CR-5
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05086, -83.38224
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2015)
Projected traffic336 by 2035
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woods & West Ave over Blanch Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.