US Bridges

SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 2.63 Mi. W. of SR 235 · Structure no. 8706069

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 281
CrossesJackson Cutoff Ditch
Location2.63 Mi. W. of SR 235
RouteState Highway 281
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28463, -83.83437
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2015)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Jackson Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.