US Bridges

Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.01 Mile North of CR 12 · Structure no. 7433409

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlo CR 43
CrossesHoney Creek Blo
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0043
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04916, -83.05414
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blo CR 43 over Honey Creek Blo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.