US Bridges

Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 Mi. N. of Mermill RD · Structure no. 8742651

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Hi Road
CrossesN. Branch Portage River
Location0.50 Mi. N. of Mermill RD
RouteCounty Highway C046D
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30547, -83.7086
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2016)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2036
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Hi Road over N. Branch Portage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.