US Bridges

Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.32 Ml W of Bates RD · Structure no. 8757348

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa is a steel truss - thru carrying Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 years old, older 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMandell Road
CrossesGrassy Creek Mandell Roa
Location0.32 Ml W of Bates RD
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57237, -83.58338
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2015)
Projected traffic477 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mandell Road over Grassy Creek Mandell Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.