US Bridges

County Road 19 over Blanchard River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.9 MI North of SR 694 · Structure no. 6930574

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 19 over Blanchard River in Putnam 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.9 MI North of SR 694
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04102, -84.22698
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic760 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Blanchard River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Blanchard River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.