US Bridges

Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. W. Hull Prairie · Structure no. 8730006

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090 is a concrete frame carrying Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPraire Lake Road
CrossesDitch 2090
Location0.01 Mi. W. Hull Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 781
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5134, -83.6752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic966 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Praire Lake Road over Ditch 2090?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.