US Bridges

Usr 24 over Halfway Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · .5 MI N SR 184 · Structure no. 4801997

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,617
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 over Halfway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 24 over Halfway Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,617 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,180 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 24
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location.5 MI N SR 184
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72956, -83.54763
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,617 (2019)
Projected traffic18,180 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 24 over Halfway Creek 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 Halfway Creek carry?

About 14,617 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.