US Bridges

Usr 24 over Silver Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1/4 Mi. S. SR 184 · Structure no. 4801962

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,994
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 24 over Silver Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,994 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,594 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 24
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1/4 Mi. S. SR 184
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71909, -83.54741
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,994 (2019)
Projected traffic18,594 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 24 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 24 over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Usr 24 over Silver Creek carry?

About 12,994 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.