US Bridges

Ir 280 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.59 Mi. S. of SR 51 · Structure no. 8705852

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 280 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 280 over Cedar Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIr 280
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.59 Mi. S. of SR 51
RouteInterstate 280
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5872, -83.47818
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 280 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 280 over Cedar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 280 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 280 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 280 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.