US Bridges

Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802

FairPosted for load

Lucas County, Ohio · .02 Mi. S. of Gibson · Structure no. 4831586

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802 is a concrete culvert carrying Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOmar Rd.
CrossesShantee Creek 1802
Location.02 Mi. S. of Gibson
RouteCounty Highway C0746
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71672, -83.52615
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802 carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Omar Rd. over Shantee Creek 1802?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.