US Bridges

SR 115 over Blanchard River

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 1.62 Mi. North of SR 694 · Structure no. 6901298

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,383
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 115 over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 115 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 6 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 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 115
CrossesBlanchard River
Location1.62 Mi. North of SR 694
RouteState Highway 115
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05099, -84.19817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2015)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 115 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 115 over Blanchard River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 115 over Blanchard River carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 115 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 115 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.