Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR
FairWood County, Ohio · .74 Mi. N. of Walbridge R · Structure no. 8705941
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,686
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 31,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 280 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.