US Bridges

Potter RD over Ditch 2338

GoodPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.16 Ml. N. of Needles RD · Structure no. 8730004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter RD over Ditch 2338 is a concrete frame carrying Potter RD over Ditch 2338 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter RD
CrossesDitch 2338
Location0.16 Ml. N. of Needles RD
RouteCounty Highway T044A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19963, -83.74606
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$195.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter RD over Ditch 2338 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potter RD over Ditch 2338 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Potter RD over Ditch 2338 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Potter RD over Ditch 2338?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Potter RD over Ditch 2338?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.