US Bridges

SR 83 over Blanchard Run

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 0.81M N Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 6101569

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Blanchard Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Blanchard Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesBlanchard Run
Location0.81M N Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 83
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76241, -81.66614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2015)
Projected traffic469 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 83 over Blanchard Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Blanchard Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Blanchard Run carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Blanchard Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Blanchard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.