US Bridges

Taylor Road over Otter Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.32 MI N of Seaman RD · Structure no. 4863435

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Taylor Road over Otter Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.32 MI N of Seaman RD
RouteCity Street 312
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65639, -83.47917
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Taylor Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Otter Creek 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 Taylor Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.