Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · 0.27 Miles West of SR 93 · Structure no. 4435567
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 906
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek carry?
About 906 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Gap Road over Storms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.