US Bridges

Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · .10 Ml W of Range Line RD · Structure no. 8743096

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBays Road
CrossesN Br Portage Riv Bays RD
Location.10 Ml W of Range Line RD
RouteCounty Highway T055B
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27015, -83.76898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD 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 Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bays Road over N Br Portage Riv Bays RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.