Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD
PoorPosted for loadWood County, Ohio · 0.085 MI S of Cygnet RD · Structure no. 8750858
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mears Road over Bull Creek Mears RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.