US Bridges

East Circle Lane over Ottawa River

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 165 W of Ottawa Parkway · Structure no. 4861761

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Circle Lane over Ottawa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Circle Lane over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Circle Lane
CrossesOttawa River
Location165 W of Ottawa Parkway
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66677, -83.59407
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Circle Lane over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Circle Lane over Ottawa River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Circle Lane over Ottawa River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Circle Lane over Ottawa River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Circle Lane over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.