US Bridges

Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.06 MI N of TR K-3 · Structure no. 6934005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPut County Road 3
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.06 MI N of TR K-3
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01471, -83.91906
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic361 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Put County Road 3 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 Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Put County Road 3 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.