US Bridges

Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.57 Mi.E. of E. Broadway · Structure no. 8744467

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R is a concrete slab carrying Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAyers Road
CrossesDCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R
Location0.57 Mi.E. of E. Broadway
RouteCounty Highway T067B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57322, -83.50136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic347 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R built?

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

What condition is Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers Road over DCH2037 Cedarcrk.Ayers R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.