US Bridges

N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.74 MI N of Dorr Str · Structure no. 4861116

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,641
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Douglas Road
CrossesBancroft Street
Location0.74 MI N of Dorr Str
RouteCity Street 4019
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66287, -83.60838
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2015)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street carry?

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N. Douglas Road over Bancroft Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.