Water Street over Rocky Ford River
PoorClosed to trafficWood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml W of Tile Yard RD · Structure no. 8759650
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 765
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Rocky Ford River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Rocky Ford River in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Water Street over Rocky Ford River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Water Street over Rocky Ford River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Rocky Ford River carry?
About 765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Rocky Ford River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Rocky Ford River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.