US Bridges

Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.29 M. W. of Dupont Road · Structure no. 4863194

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel is a concrete continuous frame carrying Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,985 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOtter Creek Road
CrossesBp Oil Effluent Channel
Location0.29 M. W. of Dupont Road
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6903, -83.4522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2019)
Projected traffic3,985 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel 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 Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Creek Road over Bp Oil Effluent Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.