US Bridges

Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787

FairPosted for load

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.40 M. N. of Dutch Road · Structure no. 4864077

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,094
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787 is a concrete frame carrying Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFinzel Road
CrossesBlue Creek 0787
Location0.40 M. N. of Dutch Road
RouteCity Street M-FIN
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52708, -83.78101
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,094 (2019)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787 carry?

About 4,094 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Finzel Road over Blue Creek 0787?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.