US Bridges

Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of Hill Ave. · Structure no. 4800700

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesHeldman Ditch
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Hill Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63447, -83.66451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2022)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Reynolds Road over Heldman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.