Ir 280 over Dry Creek
FairWood County, Ohio · 1.05 MI S of SR 51 · Structure no. 8705917
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,686
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 280 over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ir 280 over Dry 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 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 31,686 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,980 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 280 over Dry 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 Dry Creek 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 Ir 280 over Dry Creek carry?
About 31,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ir 280 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ir 280 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.