US Bridges

Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.04 MI S of Old State LN · Structure no. 4831276

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325 is a concrete slab carrying Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerkey Rd.
CrossesPrairie Ditch 0325
Location0.04 MI S of Old State LN
RouteCounty Highway T0045
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61681, -83.83509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325 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 Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Berkey Rd. over Prairie Ditch 0325?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.