US Bridges

Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.03 Miles S of TR 163 · Structure no. 7433175

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlo C 0049
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.03 Miles S of TR 163
RouteCounty Highway C0049
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07379, -82.99616
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek 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 Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blo C 0049 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.