US Bridges

Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.18 Ml S of Linwood RD · Structure no. 8747113

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEmerson Road
CrossesMi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd
Location0.18 Ml S of Linwood RD
RouteCounty Highway C086E
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34645, -83.53381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2015)
Projected traffic543 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Road over Mi.Br.Prtg.Riv.Emersonrd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.