US Bridges

SR 821 over Johnny Woods River

Poor

Noble County, Ohio · 3.07M N of JCT SR 340 · Structure no. 6105734

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,152
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over Johnny Woods River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 821 over Johnny Woods River in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 821
CrossesJohnny Woods River
Location3.07M N of JCT SR 340
RouteState Highway 821
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82806, -81.57542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2015)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 821 over Johnny Woods River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 821 over Johnny Woods River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 821 over Johnny Woods River carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over Johnny Woods River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over Johnny Woods River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.