US Bridges

SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt)

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 475 · Structure no. 8702764

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,055
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt) in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2035. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 65
CrossesIr 475 (toledo Westbelt)
LocationJCT of Ir 475
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54103, -83.67946
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2015)
Projected traffic2,852 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt) carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Ir 475 (toledo Westbelt)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.