Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek
FairSeneca County, Ohio · .1 MI S of TR 58 · Structure no. 7433220
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blo CR 43 over Silver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blo CR 43 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.