US Bridges

Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 225 Ft. N of TR 163 · Structure no. 7433476

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl is a steel truss - thru carrying Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlo TR 173
CrossesHoney Creek Bl
Location225 Ft. N of TR 163
RouteCounty Highway T0173
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0608, -83.03461
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blo TR 173 over Honey Creek Bl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.