US Bridges

Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of Frankfort · Structure no. 4830807

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264 is a concrete culvert carrying Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRaab Rd.
CrossesPrairie Ditch 0264
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway T0047
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64236, -83.81793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264 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 Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Raab Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0264?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.