US Bridges

Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.45 MI E of Huffman RD · Structure no. 8735727

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 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
CrossesMid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD
Location0.45 MI E of Huffman RD
RouteCounty Highway T021F
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32583, -83.58307
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2015)
Projected traffic340 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Road over Mid Br Prtg Riv Prtg RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.