US Bridges

Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · S. of Luddington · Structure no. 4861949

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2017. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrchard Hills Blvd
CrossesHill Ditch
LocationS. of Luddington
RouteCity Street M2110
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66434, -83.69045
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (1997)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2017
Trucks2%
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 Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Orchard Hills Blvd over Hill Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.