US Bridges

S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.26 Mi. S. of Seaman Rd. · Structure no. 4863453

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,133
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek 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 8,133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Wheeling St.
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.26 Mi. S. of Seaman Rd.
RouteCity Street 2189
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64722, -83.48694
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,133 (2019)
Projected traffic11,288 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is S. Wheeling St. 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 S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek carry?

About 8,133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S. Wheeling St. over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.