US Bridges

Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.39 S. of S.R.2 · Structure no. 4831446

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471 is a concrete frame carrying Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYondota Road
CrossesCedar Creek 1471
Location0.39 S. of S.R.2
RouteCounty Highway C0205
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63306, -83.31219
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2015)
Projected traffic282 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471 carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Yondota Road over Cedar Creek 1471?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.