US Bridges

Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.65 MI E of S.R. 25 · Structure no. 8743312

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBays Road
CrossesRocky Ford Riv Bays RD
Location0.65 MI E of S.R. 25
RouteCounty Highway T055E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26848, -83.63907
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bays Road over Rocky Ford Riv Bays RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.