US Bridges

Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.30 Ml E of Emerson RD · Structure no. 8739781

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStearns Road
CrossesS Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns
Location0.30 Ml E of Emerson RD
RouteCounty Highway T031B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18053, -83.52933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2015)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns Road over S Brnch Ptg Riv Stearns?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.