US Bridges

Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of Watrvl-Mnclva · Structure no. 4831047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,968
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762 is a steel culvert carrying Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Rd.
CrossesBlystone Ditch 0762
Location0.7 MI S of Watrvl-Mnclva
RouteCounty Highway T0125
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54835, -83.72537
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,968 (2015)
Projected traffic5,508 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762 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 Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762 carry?

About 3,968 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Black Rd. over Blystone Ditch 0762?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.