US Bridges

Ir 475 over CSX Railroad

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of SR 25 · Structure no. 8706573

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 475 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 475 over CSX Railroad in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 27,969 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,821 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 475
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. W. of SR 25
RouteInterstate 475
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53247, -83.65217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,969 (2015)
Projected traffic38,821 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 475 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 475 over CSX Railroad 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 Ir 475 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ir 475 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 475 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.