US Bridges

Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 3.1 Miles East of I-75 · Structure no. 8737886

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Center Road
CrossesBull Crk.Oil Center Road
Location3.1 Miles East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21083, -83.58955
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2015)
Projected traffic214 by 2037
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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Center Road over Bull Crk.Oil Center Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.