US Bridges

Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of S.R.2 · Structure no. 4830393

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,137 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulton-Lucas RD N.
CrossesAi Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of S.R.2
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58409, -83.8825
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2015)
Projected traffic5,137 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek 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 Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton-Lucas RD N. over Ai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.