US Bridges

Willys Parkway over Ottawa River

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 150 W of Jeep Parkway · Structure no. 4860854

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willys Parkway over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willys Parkway over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2037. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillys Parkway
CrossesOttawa River
Location150 W of Jeep Parkway
RouteCity Street 4067
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68228, -83.56806
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willys Parkway over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willys Parkway over Ottawa River 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 Willys Parkway over Ottawa River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willys Parkway over Ottawa River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Willys Parkway over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.