US Bridges

Elm Street over East Br Portage River

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W CO Line RD · Structure no. 3260798

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,913
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over East Br Portage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over East Br Portage River in Hancock 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 3,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,431 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesEast Br Portage River
Location0.02 MI W CO Line RD
RouteCity Street 724
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16363, -83.42329
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 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 traffic3,913 (2019)
Projected traffic5,431 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Elm Street over East Br Portage River built?

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

What condition is Elm 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 Elm Street over East Br Portage River carry?

About 3,913 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over East Br Portage River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over East Br Portage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.