US Bridges

Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.05 Ml E Wapakoneta RD · Structure no. 8731993

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Ridge Road
CrossesDCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road
Location0.05 Ml E Wapakoneta RD
RouteCounty Highway T007D
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34269, -83.86837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic347 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road 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 DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Ridge Road over DCH.1918 Sand Ridge Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.