US Bridges

Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. N. of Ir 475 · Structure no. 4801113

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,342
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 32,342 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesCR 5 Sylvania Ave
Location0.25 Mi. N. of Ir 475
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69022, -83.6951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,342 (2019)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 5 Sylvania Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave 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 CR 5 Sylvania Ave carry?

About 32,342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over CR 5 Sylvania Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.