US Bridges

SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.4 MI West of Potter Rd. · Structure no. 8706107

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesNorth Br of Portage Rive
Location0.4 MI West of Potter Rd.
RouteState Highway 281
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28456, -83.75509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2015)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over North Br of Portage Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.