US Bridges

Pickle RD over Ir 280

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.80 MI N of Wood CO Lin · Structure no. 4805550

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,616
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickle RD over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickle RD over Ir 280 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPickle RD
CrossesIr 280
Location0.80 MI N of Wood CO Lin
RouteCity Street 287
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62951, -83.47932
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,616 (2019)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickle RD over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pickle RD over Ir 280 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Pickle RD over Ir 280 carry?

About 4,616 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pickle RD over Ir 280?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pickle RD over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.