US Bridges

SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.24 Mi. E. of Ir 75 · Structure no. 8706220

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesRocky Ford Creek
Location0.24 Mi. E. of Ir 75
RouteState Highway 281
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28259, -83.63487
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2014)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rocky Ford Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek 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 Rocky Ford Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Rocky Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.