US Bridges

Usr 23 over Portage River

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1/4 MI S. of SR 105 · Structure no. 8701512

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,822
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Portage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Portage River in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4,822 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,693 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUsr 23
CrossesPortage River
Location1/4 MI S. of SR 105
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42166, -83.41558
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,822 (2015)
Projected traffic6,693 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 23 over Portage River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over Portage River carry?

About 4,822 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Portage River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Portage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.