US Bridges

Douglas Road over Ottawa River

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · S. of Bancroft · Structure no. 4861124

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Road over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas Road over Ottawa River 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Road
CrossesOttawa River
LocationS. of Bancroft
RouteCity Street 4019
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66147, -83.60839
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2015)
Projected traffic3,155 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Douglas Road over Ottawa River built?

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

What condition is Douglas Road over Ottawa River 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 Douglas Road over Ottawa River carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Road over Ottawa River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Road over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.