US Bridges

Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 MI E of Custar RD · Structure no. 8730490

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R is a steel truss - thru carrying Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 6 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCygnet Road
CrossesJackson Cut-Off Cygnet R
Location0.50 MI E of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway T003A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24079, -83.83283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2015)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cygnet Road over Jackson Cut-Off Cygnet R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.