US Bridges

Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 MI E of Custar RD · Structure no. 8743045

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBays Road
CrossesJackson Cutoff Bays RD
Location0.50 MI E of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway T055A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26983, -83.83419
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bays Road over Jackson Cutoff Bays RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.