US Bridges

SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 4 MI West of Fostoria · Structure no. 3200949

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,125
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 18 & 613
CrossesS Branch of Portage Rive
Location4 MI West of Fostoria
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15826, -83.51791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2015)
Projected traffic4,338 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

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 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive 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 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 & 613 over S Branch of Portage Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.