US Bridges

Oakwood Ave over Ir 75

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · I-75 under Oakwood Ave. · Structure no. 4803183

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Ave over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood Ave over Ir 75 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2038. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakwood Ave
CrossesIr 75
LocationI-75 under Oakwood Ave.
RouteCity Street M1708
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65662, -83.55935
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oakwood Ave over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Oakwood Ave over Ir 75 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Ave over Ir 75 carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Ave over Ir 75?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Ave over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.