US Bridges

County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.19 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 6960057

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Old 65
CrossesBlanchard River
Location0.19 MI S of US 224
RouteCity Street OLD65
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01639, -84.0472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2015)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old 65 over Blanchard River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Old 65 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 County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Old 65 over Blanchard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.