Wood County Bridge Report Card
Wood County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wood County, Ohio
Wood County has 508 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.5% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,439 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 508 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,439 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.5% | 9.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,899,005 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,439 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,873 | 1931 |
| Eagleville Road over Rky.frd.crk.eagleville R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,297 | 1928 |
| Kellogg Road over Ditch 2426 Kellogg Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,917 | 1980 |
| Wegman Road over Ditch 2251 Wegman Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1967 |
| Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 952 | 1937 |
| Poe Road over Ditch 2315 Poe RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 874 | 1910 |
| Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 834 | 1957 |
| Water Street over Rocky Ford River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 765 | 1924 |
| Walbridge Road over Ayers Crk.walbridge Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 753 | 1980 |
| Baird Road over Ea Br Portage Baird Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 405 | 1975 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.