US Bridges

Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.46 Mi. N. of SR 18 · Structure no. 8703035

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older 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 50,310 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,076 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesRocky Ford Creek
Location1.46 Mi. N. of SR 18
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19374, -83.64983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,310 (2015)
Projected traffic61,076 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ir 75 over Rocky Ford 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek carry?

About 50,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Rocky Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.