US Bridges

Ayers Rd. over Ir 280

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.09 Mi. N. of SR 795 · Structure no. 8705836

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers Rd. over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ayers Rd. over Ir 280 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,167 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAyers Rd.
CrossesIr 280
Location1.09 Mi. N. of SR 795
RouteCounty Highway T0067
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57326, -83.46873
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2018)
Projected traffic40,167 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ayers Rd. over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ayers Rd. over Ir 280 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ayers Rd. over Ir 280 carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ayers Rd. over Ir 280?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers Rd. over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.