US Bridges

CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.096 Mile SE of T29 · Structure no. 5334039

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 35 Portland
CrossesGroundhog Creek
Location0.096 Mile SE of T29
RouteCounty Highway C0035
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99036, -81.81541
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2015)
Projected traffic268 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 Portland over Groundhog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.