SR 281 over Wade Creek
GoodHenry County, Ohio · 3 MI E of Defiance CO Lin · Structure no. 3503372
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,705
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 281 over Wade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over Wade Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 281 over Wade Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 281 over Wade Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 281 over Wade Creek carry?
About 1,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 281 over Wade Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 281 over Wade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.