US Bridges

Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road

Poor

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml S of SR 199 · Structure no. 8745129

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird Road
CrossesEa Br Portage Baird Road
Location0.10 Ml S of SR 199
RouteCounty Highway T076B
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23033, -83.47744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2015)
Projected traffic562 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.