US Bridges

Schadel over Blue Creek 0789

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Neap-Watrvil · Structure no. 4832221

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schadel over Blue Creek 0789 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schadel over Blue Creek 0789 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchadel
CrossesBlue Creek 0789
Location0.1 MI N of Neap-Watrvil
RouteCounty Highway C0152
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49712, -83.7976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2015)
Projected traffic429 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Schadel over Blue Creek 0789 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schadel over Blue Creek 0789 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 Schadel over Blue Creek 0789 carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schadel over Blue Creek 0789?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schadel over Blue Creek 0789?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.