US Bridges

Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · .15 Ml E of Beaver Crk RD · Structure no. 8753873

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R is a steel truss - thru carrying Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWintergreen Road
CrossesBeaver Crk Wintergreen R
Location.15 Ml E of Beaver Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway T201A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39369, -83.8449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R built?

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

What condition is Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wintergreen Road over Beaver Crk Wintergreen R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.