US Bridges

Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.27 Ml E of Milton RD · Structure no. 8745307

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoe Road
CrossesDitch 2389 Poe Milton RD
Location0.27 Ml E of Milton RD
RouteCounty Highway T078B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38325, -83.82202
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Road over Ditch 2389 Poe Milton RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.