US Bridges

Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.47 Mi. S. of Stitt Rd. · Structure no. 4832493

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,613
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817 is a concrete culvert carrying Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,015 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterville-Mon.
CrossesBlystone Ditch 0817
Location0.47 Mi. S. of Stitt Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0124
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53004, -83.73295
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,613 (2015)
Projected traffic5,015 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817 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 Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817 carry?

About 3,613 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Waterville-Mon. over Blystone Ditch 0817?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.