US Bridges

Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.42 Ml E of Emerson RD · Structure no. 8746672

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa is a steel truss - thru carrying Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPelton Road
CrossesS Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa
Location0.42 Ml E of Emerson RD
RouteCounty Highway C084B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1878, -83.52657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa 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 Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa carry?

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

How long is Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pelton Road over S Br Prtg Riv Pelton Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.