US Bridges

SR 83 over Blanchard Run

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 2.03 M N Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 6101624

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Blanchard Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 83 over Blanchard Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesBlanchard Run
Location2.03 M N Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77699, -81.67604
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 2019, making it 6 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 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Blanchard Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Blanchard Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.