US Bridges

Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of Jeffers Rd. · Structure no. 4830377

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeowash Rd.
CrossesHarris Ditch 0961
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Jeffers Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0143
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47345, -83.85027
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2015)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961 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 Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961 carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Neowash Rd. over Harris Ditch 0961?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.