US Bridges

North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · S. of Cribb · Structure no. 4861698

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Haven Avenue
CrossesShantee Creek
LocationS. of Cribb
RouteCity Street 1686
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70431, -83.56896
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic825 (2007)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek 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 North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns North Haven Avenue over Shantee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.