US Bridges

Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 Ml E of Emerson RD · Structure no. 8747547

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYates Road
CrossesS Br Prtg Riv Yates RD
Location0.50 Ml E of Emerson RD
RouteCounty Highway T089C
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23115, -83.52749
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD 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 Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Yates Road over S Br Prtg Riv Yates RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.