US Bridges

Township Road 11 over Blanchard River

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.47 MI S of SR 15 · Structure no. 6931561

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,817
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 11 over Blanchard River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 11 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 11
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.47 MI S of SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0443, -84.08219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2015)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Township Road 11 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 11 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 11 over Blanchard River carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 11 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 11 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.