US Bridges

Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S. of South Ave. · Structure no. 4802098

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,094
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan 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 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 14,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,155 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 24 Detroit Ave
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.3 MI S. of South Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62671, -83.59463
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,094 (2019)
Projected traffic18,155 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan 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 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek carry?

About 14,094 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 Detroit Ave over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.