US Bridges

Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa

GoodPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.715 Ml N of SR 281 · Structure no. 8742111

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa is a steel truss - thru carrying Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter Road
CrossesN.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa
Location0.715 Ml N of SR 281
RouteCounty Highway T044C
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29479, -83.74712
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa 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 Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa carry?

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

How long is Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Potter Road over N.Br.Prtg.Riv.Potter Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.