US Bridges

Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · North West of N. Wynn Rd. · Structure no. 4863352

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,272
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,272 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Shore Road
CrossesDriftmeyer Ditch
LocationNorth West of N. Wynn Rd.
RouteCity Street BSHOR
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68936, -83.43192
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,272 (2019)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Shore Road over 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 Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch carry?

About 2,272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Shore Road over Driftmeyer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.