US Bridges

Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.09 M. N. of Winslow Rd. · Structure no. 4832531

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehouse-Spencer
CrossesSwan Creek 0777
Location0.09 M. N. of Winslow Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0117
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53331, -83.80556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic297 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777 carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehouse-Spencer over Swan Creek 0777?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.