US Bridges

Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of Prov-Neap · Structure no. 4830369

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 926 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNeowash Road
CrossesHarris Ditch 0947
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Prov-Neap
RouteCounty Highway C0143
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47318, -83.87586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2015)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947 carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Neowash Road over Harris Ditch 0947?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.