US Bridges

SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River #

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · SW Corp Limits Fostoria · Structure no. 3200418

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,436
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River # is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River # in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8,436 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,709 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesE. Br. Portage River #
LocationSW Corp Limits Fostoria
RouteState Highway 12
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14794, -83.43576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,436 (2015)
Projected traffic11,709 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River # built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River # 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River # carry?

About 8,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River #?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over E. Br. Portage River #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.