US Bridges

Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml W of S.R. 199 · Structure no. 8746842

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa is a steel truss - thru carrying Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPelton Road
CrossesE.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa
Location0.10 Ml W of S.R. 199
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18847, -83.4384
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa carry?

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

How long is Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pelton Road over E.Br.Prtg.Riv.Pelton Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.