US Bridges

Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.01 M. N. of Neap.-Wat. · Structure no. 4832426

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJeffers Road
CrossesBlue Creek 1638
Location0.01 M. N. of Neap.-Wat.
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49529, -83.85553
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2015)
Projected traffic393 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638 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 Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638 carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffers Road over Blue Creek 1638?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.