US Bridges

Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.7 Mi. W. JCT SR53 · Structure no. 6230997

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Harbor SE RD
CrossesLittle Portage River
Location2.7 Mi. W. JCT SR53
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48654, -83.05383
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2015)
Projected traffic1,589 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Oak Harbor SE RD over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Harbor SE RD over Little Portage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.