US Bridges

Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. JCT CR6 · Structure no. 6238386

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSlemmer-Portage RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. JCT CR6
RouteCounty Highway T0043
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4768, -83.20189
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf 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 Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slemmer-Portage RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.