Wales Road over Ir 75
FairWood County, Ohio · 1.8 MI N. Buck RD & IR75 · Structure no. 8704929
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,020
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wales Road over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wales Road over Ir 75 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 12,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2038. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wales Road over Ir 75 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Wales Road over Ir 75 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 Wales Road over Ir 75 carry?
About 12,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wales Road over Ir 75?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Wales Road over Ir 75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.