US Bridges

Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.12 Ml N of S.R. 795 · Structure no. 8757070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesGrassy Creek Simmons Roa
Location0.12 Ml N of S.R. 795
RouteCounty Highway T301A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56613, -83.59159
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa 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 Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over Grassy Creek Simmons Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.