US Bridges

Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd.

Good

Wood County, Ohio · .01 Ml W of Range Line RD · Structure no. 8745412

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd. in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 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
CrossesDitch 2311 Poe Rd.
Location.01 Ml W of Range Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38688, -83.76747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2015)
Projected traffic1,108 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe 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 2311 Poe Rd. carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Road over Ditch 2311 Poe Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.