US Bridges

Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.27 Mi. South of US 24 · Structure no. 8706697

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHull Prairie Rd.
CrossesIr 475
Location1.27 Mi. South of US 24
RouteCounty Highway T0097
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53752, -83.67502
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475 carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hull Prairie Rd. over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.