US Bridges

Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.03 Mi. E. of Wilkins RD · Structure no. 4830202

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld State Line Rd.
CrossesBench Ditch 0364
Location0.03 Mi. E. of Wilkins RD
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61745, -83.84424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,141 (2015)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364 carry?

About 2,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Line Rd. over Bench Ditch 0364?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.