US Bridges

Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.2425 MI N of Robbins RD · Structure no. 8746966

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmerson Road
CrossesDitch 2277 Emerson Road
Location0.2425 MI N of Robbins RD
RouteCounty Highway C086A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17698, -83.53509
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Road over Ditch 2277 Emerson Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.