US Bridges

County Road 6 over Blanchard River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.01 MI NW of RD L · Structure no. 6933726

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 6 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.01 MI NW of RD L
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00703, -83.97753
Functional classRural Local

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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2015)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 6 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 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 6 over Blanchard River carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.