US Bridges

SR 281 over Creps Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.13 Mi. West of SR 25 · Structure no. 8706158

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Creps Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 281 over Creps Ditch in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 964 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesCreps Ditch
Location0.13 Mi. West of SR 25
RouteState Highway 281
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.283, -83.65301
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Creps Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over Creps Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over Creps Ditch carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Creps Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Creps Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.