US Bridges

SR 25 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 200 Ft. S. of City Park · Structure no. 4801540

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Norfolk Southern in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,830 by 2037. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location200 Ft. S. of City Park
RouteState Highway 25
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63798, -83.55662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,180 (2017)
Projected traffic48,830 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 25 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 35,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.