US Bridges

Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S. of Veller Rd. · Structure no. 4831403

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElliston Rd.
CrossesCrane Creek 1455
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Veller Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0208
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62411, -83.27939
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2015)
Projected traffic723 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455 carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elliston Rd. over Crane Creek 1455?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.