US Bridges

Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3M E of Reynolds Rd. · Structure no. 4861140

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,213
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203 is a concrete culvert carrying Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,952 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHill Avenue
CrossesHeldman Ditch 1203
Location0.3M E of Reynolds Rd.
RouteCity Street 30
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6384, -83.65861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,213 (2015)
Projected traffic16,952 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203 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 Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203 carry?

About 12,213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hill Avenue over Heldman Ditch 1203?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.