US Bridges

Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.65 Ml N of Walbridge RD · Structure no. 8733252

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,873
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD is a concrete slab carrying Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,376 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDrouillard Road
CrossesDry Creek Drouillard RD
Location0.65 Ml N of Walbridge RD
RouteCity Street 11
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59495, -83.49346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,873 (2015)
Projected traffic5,376 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD carry?

About 3,873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Drouillard Road over Dry Creek Drouillard RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.