US Bridges

Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 Ml N of S.R. 582 · Structure no. 8732914

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLuckey Road
CrossesDitch 1873 Luckey RD
Location0.50 Ml N of S.R. 582
RouteCounty Highway 11B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46255, -83.49246
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2015)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Luckey Road over Ditch 1873 Luckey RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.