IR 280 RAMP
Carrying IR 280 RAMP over BIKEWAY, GREENBELT
JCT IR 280 and SR 25, Lucas, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IR 280 RAMP
The IR 280 RAMP bridge in Lucas, Ohio carries IR 280 RAMP over BIKEWAY, GREENBELT. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,807 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IR 280 RAMP compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,807 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4806247
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IR 280 RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IR 280 RAMP against other structures in Lucas and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IR 280 RAMP?
IR 280 RAMP in Lucas, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IR 280 RAMP inspected?
IR 280 RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,807 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IR 280 RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IR 280 RAMP?
IR 280 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IR 280 RAMP?
IR 280 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IR 280 RAMP and does age affect safety?
IR 280 RAMP was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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