Wales Road over Ir 280
FairWood County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR 51 · Structure no. 8705984
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,928
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wales Road over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wales Road over Ir 280 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,928 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wales Road over Ir 280 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wales Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wales Road over Ir 280 carry?
About 7,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wales Road over Ir 280?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wales Road over Ir 280?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.