US Bridges

Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.04 M. N. of Erie Street · Structure no. 4862597

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,398
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446 is a steel culvert carrying Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,656 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApple Meadow Drive
CrossesSchreiber Ditch 2446
Location0.04 M. N. of Erie Street
RouteCity Street 396
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71792, -83.73824
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,398 (2025)
Projected traffic11,656 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446 carry?

About 8,398 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Apple Meadow Drive over Schreiber Ditch 2446?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.