US Bridges

North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml S of S R 18 · Structure no. 8742987

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,483
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 115 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 4,483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,222 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Baltimore RD
CrossesRocky Ford N.Baltimore R
Location0.10 Ml S of S R 18
RouteCounty Highway T049A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1724, -83.67835
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,483 (2015)
Projected traffic6,222 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R carry?

About 4,483 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns North Baltimore RD over Rocky Ford N.Baltimore R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.