US Bridges

SR 65 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E. of Ir 75 · Structure no. 4802616

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,504
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over CSX Railroad in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 21,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,260 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 MI E. of Ir 75
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62216, -83.53363
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,504 (2019)
Projected traffic28,260 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 65 over CSX Railroad 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 65 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 21,504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.