US Bridges

Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 4.5 Mi.North of S.R.18 · Structure no. 8742049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R is a steel truss - thru carrying Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter Road
CrossesMid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R
Location4.5 Mi.North of S.R.18
RouteCounty Highway T044B
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24705, -83.74614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Potter Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.