US Bridges

SR 51 over Ir 280

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · SR 51/IR 280 Interchange · Structure no. 8702128

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,628
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Ir 280 in Wood 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 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 15,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,728 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesIr 280
LocationSR 51/IR 280 Interchange
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61018, -83.47684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,628 (2018)
Projected traffic19,728 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 51 over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Ir 280 carry?

About 15,628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Ir 280?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.