US Bridges

Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Neap-Watrvile · Structure no. 4832396

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeller Rd.
CrossesBlue Creek 0866
Location0.1 MI S of Neap-Watrvile
RouteCounty Highway C0151
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49464, -83.80738
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2015)
Projected traffic515 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 Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866 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 Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866 carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Heller Rd. over Blue Creek 0866?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.