US Bridges

Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.7 S. of Old State Line · Structure no. 4831306

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkins Road
CrossesPrairie Ditch 0278
Location0.7 S. of Old State Line
RouteCounty Highway C0108
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60842, -83.84471
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic297 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 Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278 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 Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278 carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkins Road over Prairie Ditch 0278?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.