US Bridges

Ir 280 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.55 Mi. S. of SR 51 · Structure no. 8705887

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,374
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 280 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ir 280 over Cedar Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 72 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 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 28,374 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,383 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 280
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.55 Mi. S. of SR 51
RouteInterstate 280
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58789, -83.4769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,374 (2015)
Projected traffic39,383 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 280 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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 28,374 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 280 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 280 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.