US Bridges

Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.51 Mi.East of U.S.R. 25 · Structure no. 8735689

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPortage Road
CrossesN.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD
Location0.51 Mi.East of U.S.R. 25
RouteCounty Highway TO21E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32624, -83.63872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.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 N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Road over N.Br.Prtg Riv.Portage RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.