US Bridges

Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml W. of Custar RD · Structure no. 8745250

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road is a steel truss - thru carrying Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoe Road
CrossesBeaver Creek Poe Road
Location0.10 Ml W. of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway T078A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38643, -83.84544
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic486 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$613,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road 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 Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Road over Beaver Creek Poe Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.