US Bridges

Ir 75 over Poe Ditch

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 50 Ft. South of Poe Rd. · Structure no. 8703892

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Poe Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 75 over Poe Ditch in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 48,870 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,832 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesPoe Ditch
Location50 Ft. South of Poe Rd.
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38499, -83.61599
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,870 (2015)
Projected traffic67,832 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Poe Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 over Poe Ditch 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 Poe Ditch carry?

About 48,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Poe Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ir 75 over Poe Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.