US Bridges

Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.45 Ml E of Insley RD · Structure no. 8737819

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 63 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Center Road
CrossesRocky Ford Oil Center RD
Location0.45 Ml E of Insley RD
RouteCounty Highway T025E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21118, -83.6408
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2015)
Projected traffic357 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Center Road over Rocky Ford Oil Center RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.