US Bridges

Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361

Poor

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.15 M. W. of Otter Creek · Structure no. 4863151

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,326
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,392 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCorduroy Road
CrossesOtter Creek 1361
Location0.15 M. W. of Otter Creek
RouteCity Street 4008
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65871, -83.47582
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,326 (2021)
Projected traffic7,392 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361 carry?

About 5,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Corduroy Road over Otter Creek 1361?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.