US Bridges

Summit Street over East Br Portage River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.20 MI W CO Line RD · Structure no. 3260682

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Street over East Br Portage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Summit Street over East Br Portage River in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Street
CrossesEast Br Portage River
Location0.20 MI W CO Line RD
RouteCity Street 526
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16543, -83.42347
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2011)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Summit Street over East Br Portage River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Street over East Br Portage River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Street over East Br Portage River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summit Street over East Br Portage River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Street over East Br Portage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.