US Bridges

Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456

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Lucas County, Ohio · 0.13 Mi. S. of Brown RD · Structure no. 4831411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOpfer-Lentz Rd.
CrossesCrane Creek 1456
Location0.13 Mi. S. of Brown RD
RouteCounty Highway T0214
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62208, -83.31844
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456 built?

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

What condition is Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456 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 Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456 carry?

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

How long is Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Opfer-Lentz Rd. over Crane Creek 1456?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.