US Bridges

King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231

Poor

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Angola Rd. · Structure no. 4831004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,711
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231 is a concrete frame carrying King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesDrennan Ditch 2231
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Angola Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0071
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62945, -83.72279
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2015)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231 carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Drennan Ditch 2231?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.