US Bridges

Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of Neowash RD · Structure no. 4830385

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945 is a concrete slab carrying Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry-Lucas Rd.
CrossesHarris Ditch 0945
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Neowash RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47589, -83.88289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945 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 Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945 carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Henry-Lucas Rd. over Harris Ditch 0945?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.