US Bridges

Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.32 Mi. E. of Emerson RD · Structure no. 8730012

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJerry City Road
CrossesS. Branch Portage River
Location0.32 Mi. E. of Emerson RD
RouteCounty Highway T023G
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25337, -83.52887
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2015)
Projected traffic498 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry City Road over S. Branch Portage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.