US Bridges

Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. N. of SR 25 · Structure no. 8703272

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,789
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,789 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,407 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesTR 55 Bays Road
Location2.0 Mi. N. of SR 25
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26835, -83.64726
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,789 (2015)
Projected traffic34,407 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road 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 TR 55 Bays Road carry?

About 24,789 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over TR 55 Bays Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.