US Bridges

Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178

PoorPosted for load

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.11 M. Ne. Bancroft · Structure no. 4863933

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 102 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEvergreen Road
CrossesOttawa River 1178
Location0.11 M. Ne. Bancroft
RouteCity Street MVRGR
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66411, -83.63724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2019)
Projected traffic2,493 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178 built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178 carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Road over Ottawa River 1178?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.