US Bridges

Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · G-304 · Structure no. 2231964

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,852
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,852 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,959 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPortland RD CR32
CrossesPortland Rd-Mills Creek
LocationG-304
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34186, -82.80913
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,852 (2015)
Projected traffic3,959 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 Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek carry?

About 2,852 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Portland RD CR32 over Portland Rd-Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.