US Bridges

Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.77 Mi. North of Usr 20 · Structure no. 4801059

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,927
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,927 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,814 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
Crosses475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E
Location0.77 Mi. North of Usr 20
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68646, -83.6948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,927 (2019)
Projected traffic40,814 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E 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 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E carry?

About 23,927 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over 475SB &ramp 23SB to 475E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.