US Bridges

Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 285 Ft. S. of South Ave. · Structure no. 4802773

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,428
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,428 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 75 Ramp
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location285 Ft. S. of South Ave.
RouteCity Street 4074
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62972, -83.54333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,428 (2019)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 Ramp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 Ramp over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.