US Bridges

Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.56 Mi. S. of SR 51 · Structure no. 8705879

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,343
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280 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 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 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalbridge Rd.
CrossesIr 280
Location1.56 Mi. S. of SR 51
RouteCounty Highway T0068
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58794, -83.47723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,343 (2019)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280 built?

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

What condition is Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280 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 Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280 carry?

About 3,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Walbridge Rd. over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.