US Bridges

Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of Jeffers Rd. · Structure no. 4830334

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 104 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNeapolis-Watervill
CrossesBlue Creek 0931
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Jeffers Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0136
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49529, -83.84986
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2015)
Projected traffic2,841 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931 built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931 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 Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Neapolis-Watervill over Blue Creek 0931?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.