US Bridges

SR 65 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.5 Mi. SW of Ir 75 · Structure no. 8702853

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,051
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Grassy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 65 over Grassy Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 5 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,037 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SW of Ir 75
RouteState Highway 65
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60518, -83.56277
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,051 (2019)
Projected traffic11,037 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 65 over Grassy Creek 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 Grassy Creek carry?

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.