SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway)
GoodWood County, Ohio · 0.62 Mi. East of SR 25 · Structure no. 8706182
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway) in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway) carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway)?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 281 over Ir 75 (dixie Freeway)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.