US Bridges

Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Poor

Portage County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. NW of Hudson Road · Structure no. 6740383

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,886
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,618 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJudson Road
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location1.0 Mi. NW of Hudson Road
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19361, -81.38
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2015)
Projected traffic2,618 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Judson Road over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.