US Bridges

Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.05 MI W of Custar RD · Structure no. 8731934

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg is a steel truss - thru carrying Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 5 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSand Ridge Road
CrossesJackson Cutoff Sand Ridg
Location0.05 MI W of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway T007D
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34284, -83.84573
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2015)
Projected traffic339 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 Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Ridge Road over Jackson Cutoff Sand Ridg?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.