US Bridges

Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.09 M. E. of Wheeling ST · Structure no. 4863128

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,972
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363 is a concrete frame carrying Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,972 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,901 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeaman Street
CrossesOtter Creek 1363
Location0.09 M. E. of Wheeling ST
RouteCity Street 299
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65124, -83.4854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,972 (2021)
Projected traffic6,901 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363 carry?

About 4,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Seaman Street over Otter Creek 1363?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.