US Bridges

Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. N. of Jerusalem · Structure no. 4830644

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,238
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458 is a concrete frame carrying Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Rd.
CrossesWard Canal 1458
Location0.01 Mi. N. of Jerusalem
RouteCounty Highway C0209
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63883, -83.2732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2015)
Projected traffic1,718 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 Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458 built?

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

What condition is Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458 carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Rd. over Ward Canal 1458?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.