US Bridges

SR 83 over Blanchard Run

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 1.51M N Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 6101607

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over Blanchard Run in Noble 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 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesBlanchard Run
Location1.51M N Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77087, -81.67093
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Blanchard 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 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 (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Blanchard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.