US Bridges

Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of Brown Rd. · Structure no. 4831381

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDecant Road
CrossesCedar Creek 1454
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Brown Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0204
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62664, -83.33153
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 geometry8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2015)
Projected traffic507 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454 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 Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454 carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Decant Road over Cedar Creek 1454?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.