US Bridges

Summit Street over Swan Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.06 Mi. N of Clayton ST · Structure no. 4802667

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,387
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Street over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Street over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,116 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSummit Street
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.06 Mi. N of Clayton ST
RouteState Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64349, -83.54002
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,387 (2019)
Projected traffic16,116 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Summit Street over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Street over Swan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Street over Swan Creek carry?

About 12,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Street over Swan Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Street over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.