US Bridges

River Road over Delaware Creek 1277

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.04M SW Rohr Blvd · Structure no. 4860000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,692
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Delaware Creek 1277 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Delaware Creek 1277 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,736 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDelaware Creek 1277
Location0.04M SW Rohr Blvd
RouteCity Street M1W20
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61015, -83.59011
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2015)
Projected traffic3,736 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Delaware Creek 1277 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Delaware Creek 1277 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Delaware Creek 1277 carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Delaware Creek 1277?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Delaware Creek 1277?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.