US Bridges

SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 700 N. of Fassett St. · Structure no. 4802640

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location700 N. of Fassett St.
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63079, -83.52518
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.