US Bridges

Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.02 MI S of Sylvania Ave · Structure no. 4831594

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Park Rd.
CrossesShadow Lake Ditch 3102
Location0.02 MI S of Sylvania Ave
RouteCounty Highway T2117
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69035, -83.68994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 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 Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102 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 Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Park Rd. over Shadow Lake Ditch 3102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.