US Bridges

Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.48 N. of Cedar Pt. Road · Structure no. 4863216

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDupont Road
CrossesAmolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch
Location0.48 N. of Cedar Pt. Road
RouteCity Street DPONT
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68121, -83.44275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2019)
Projected traffic532 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch 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 Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Dupont Road over Amolsch-Driftmeyer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.