US Bridges

TH11B over Poverty Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just W of TH106E · Structure no. 8831203

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH11B over Poverty Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TH11B over Poverty Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTH11B
CrossesPoverty Run
LocationJust W of TH106E
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97802, -83.32465
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TH11B over Poverty Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH11B over Poverty Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TH11B over Poverty Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TH11B over Poverty Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TH11B over Poverty Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.