US Bridges

County Road 5 over Blanchard River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.75 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 6933572

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,743 by 2035. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.75 MI S of US 224
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01027, -83.95749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2015)
Projected traffic1,743 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 5 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Blanchard River carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.