US Bridges

Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. US 24 & I-475 · Structure no. 4801385

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,431
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 43,431 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsr 24
CrossesIr 475 & Usr 23
LocationJct. US 24 & I-475
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55317, -83.68652
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,431 (2019)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23 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 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23 carry?

About 43,431 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 over Ir 475 & Usr 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.