US Bridges

Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.65 MI W of I280 · Structure no. 8762651

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,928
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 7,928 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,004 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWales Road
CrossesPennsylvania Lines RR
Location0.65 MI W of I280
RouteCity Street WALES
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60671, -83.48894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,928 (2019)
Projected traffic11,004 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR carry?

About 7,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wales Road over Pennsylvania Lines RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.