US Bridges

Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. S. of Jerusalem · Structure no. 4831438

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCousino Road
CrossesCedar Creek 1467
Location1.0 Mi. S. of Jerusalem
RouteCounty Highway C0203
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62414, -83.351
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2015)
Projected traffic759 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 Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467 carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cousino Road over Cedar Creek 1467?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.