US Bridges

Custar Road over Jackson Cut-Off Custar R

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.1 Ml S of Sand Ridge RD · Structure no. 8740674

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custar Road over Jackson Cut-Off Custar R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custar Road over Jackson Cut-Off Custar R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCustar Road
CrossesJackson Cut-Off Custar R
Location0.1 Ml S of Sand Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway C038E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34177, -83.84414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Custar Road over Jackson Cut-Off Custar R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custar Road over Jackson Cut-Off Custar 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 August 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.