US Bridges

Ir 75 over Portage River North Br

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. S. of Usr 6 · Structure no. 8703604

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Portage River North Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 over Portage River North Br in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,312 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesPortage River North Br
Location0.9 Mi. S. of Usr 6
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33803, -83.62545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2016)
Projected traffic33,312 by 2036
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
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 North Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Portage River North Br?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Portage River North Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.