Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Ohio · 0.49 MI E CR 23 · Structure no. 3233979
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Was Twp RD 214 over East 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Was Twp RD 214 over East Br Portage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.