US Bridges

Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.71 Mi. North of SR 281 · Structure no. 8703434

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,250 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesPortage River Middle Br
Location1.71 Mi. North of SR 281
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30734, -83.62786
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2016)
Projected traffic31,250 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br 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 Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Portage River Middle Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.