US Bridges

SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.75 Mi. South of SR 163 · Structure no. 6200850

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,255
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,518 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesLtl Portage R Aka 9 MI C
Location1.75 Mi. South of SR 163
RouteState Highway 19
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47386, -83.14512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,255 (2015)
Projected traffic4,518 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C carry?

About 3,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Ltl Portage R Aka 9 MI C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.