US Bridges

SR 281 over Kniseley Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.99 Mi. East of SR 199 · Structure no. 8706360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Kniseley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 281 over Kniseley Ditch in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 281
CrossesKniseley Ditch
Location0.99 Mi. East of SR 199
RouteState Highway 281
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28975, -83.49458
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Kniseley Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over Kniseley 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 Kniseley Ditch carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Kniseley Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Kniseley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.