US Bridges

Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.68 Ml S of Bays RD · Structure no. 8742278

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston is a steel truss - thru carrying Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWingston Road
CrossesMid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston
Location0.68 Ml S of Bays RD
RouteCounty Highway T045C
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2598, -83.7275
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic111 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston 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 August 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wingston Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Wingston?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.