US Bridges

Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 385 East of Short RD · Structure no. 8746796

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPelton Road
CrossesDitch 2217 Pelton Road
Location385 East of Short RD
RouteCounty Highway C084B
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18799, -83.49122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road built?

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

What condition is Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pelton Road over Ditch 2217 Pelton Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.