US Bridges

Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. East of I-280 · Structure no. 8744521

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
552
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAyers Road
Crosses2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro
Location0.7 Mi. East of I-280
RouteCounty Highway T067C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5734, -83.45824
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2015)
Projected traffic766 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers Road over 2168AYERS Crk. Ayers Ro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.