US Bridges

Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.20 Ml E of Range LN RD · Structure no. 8759375

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
874
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD is a concrete slab carrying Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoe Road
CrossesDitch 2315 Poe RD
Location0.20 Ml E of Range LN RD
RouteCounty Highway C078C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3869, -83.76432
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2015)
Projected traffic1,213 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 Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD 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 Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.