US Bridges

Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.5 Ml E of Custar RD · Structure no. 8735514

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager is a steel truss - thru carrying Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPortage Road
CrossesJackson Cut-Off Portager
Location0.5 Ml E of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway T021A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32826, -83.83436
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic296 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager 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 Jackson Cut-Off Portager carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Road over Jackson Cut-Off Portager?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.