US Bridges

Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. U.S. 23 and Blossman · Structure no. 4801016

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,441 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesBlossman Rd. and Bike TR
LocationJct. U.S. 23 and Blossman
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68264, -83.69479
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2015)
Projected traffic22,441 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Blossman Rd. and Bike TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.