US Bridges

West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1 Mile South of S.R.18 · Structure no. 8742936

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Park Road
CrossesRkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv
Location1 Mile South of S.R.18
RouteCounty Highway T048A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16926, -83.68859
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2015)
Projected traffic818 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv 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 West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Park Road over Rkyfrd.Crk.W.Park Rd.Dyv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.