US Bridges

SR 64 over Blue Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.08 MI W Finzel Rd. · Structure no. 4802497

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,328
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 64 over Blue Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 8,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.08 MI W Finzel Rd.
RouteState Highway 64
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51653, -83.78391
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,328 (2019)
Projected traffic10,431 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR 64 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Blue 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 SR 64 over Blue Creek carry?

About 8,328 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.