US Bridges

Curtice Road over Ir 280

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of SR 51 · Structure no. 8706034

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,416
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtice Road over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtice 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurtice Road
CrossesIr 280
Location0.4 MI N of SR 51
RouteCity Street 1387
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61628, -83.47699
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtice Road over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtice 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 Curtice Road over Ir 280 carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtice Road over Ir 280?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Curtice Road over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.