Starr Avenue over Otter Creek
FairLucas County, Ohio · 0.19 M. W. of Wheeling ST · Structure no. 4863100
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,358
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Starr Avenue over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Starr Avenue over Otter Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 14,358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,929 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Starr Avenue over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Starr Avenue over Otter Creek 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 Starr Avenue over Otter Creek carry?
About 14,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Starr Avenue over Otter Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Starr Avenue over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.