US Bridges

Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.08 MI W of S.R. 199 · Structure no. 8739900

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 6 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStearns Road
CrossesE.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD
Location0.08 MI W of S.R. 199
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18127, -83.43211
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2015)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD carry?

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

How long is Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Stearns RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.