US Bridges

Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml W of Roundhead RD · Structure no. 8735395

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD is a concrete slab carrying Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPortage Road
CrossesDitch 30A Portage RD
Location0.10 Ml W of Roundhead RD
RouteCounty Highway T021A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32854, -83.86638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2015)
Projected traffic149 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Road over Ditch 30A Portage RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.