US Bridges

Woodrick RD over Little Portage River

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. JCT CR108 · Structure no. 6241573

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrick RD over Little Portage River is a steel truss - thru carrying Woodrick RD over Little Portage River in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodrick RD
CrossesLittle Portage River
Location0.4 Mi. N. JCT CR108
RouteCounty Highway T0169
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47775, -83.12589
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodrick RD over Little Portage River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Woodrick 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 Woodrick RD over Little Portage River carry?

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

How long is Woodrick RD over Little Portage River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodrick RD over Little Portage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.