US Bridges

Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276

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Lucas County, Ohio · 0.23 M. W. of Raab Road · Structure no. 4831225

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276 is a concrete slab carrying Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAngola Road
CrossesPrairie Ditch 0276
Location0.23 M. W. of Raab Road
RouteCounty Highway C0032
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62957, -83.822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276 built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276 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 Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276 carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Angola Road over Prairie Ditch 0276?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.