US Bridges

Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · W. of Fanning · Structure no. 4861051

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2017. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWildwood Boulevard
CrossesBranch of Delaware Creek
LocationW. of Fanning
RouteCity Street M1418
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60765, -83.59839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1997)
Projected traffic694 by 2017
Trucks2%
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

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 Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Boulevard over Branch of Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.