US Bridges

Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.14 Ml S of Mermill RD · Structure no. 8752079

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R is a steel truss - thru carrying Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRudolph Road
CrossesMid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R
Location0.14 Ml S of Mermill RD
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29574, -83.66959
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2015)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R 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 Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rudolph Road over Mid Br Prtg Rv Rudolph R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.