US Bridges

Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.37 Mi. E. of Mccord Rd. · Structure no. 4832043

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538 is a concrete culvert carrying Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,146 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHill Avenue
CrossesHeldman Ditch 0538
Location0.37 Mi. E. of Mccord Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63874, -83.69505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2015)
Projected traffic10,146 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538 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 Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538 carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 0538?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.