SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv
GoodWood County, Ohio · 3.32 Mi. West of Ir 75 · Structure no. 8706115
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,315
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 42 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv carry?
About 1,315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 281 over Middle Br of Portage Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.