US Bridges

Bancroft St. over Ir 75

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · I-75 under Bancroft St. · Structure no. 4803272

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,928
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft St. over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bancroft St. over Ir 75 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 10,928 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBancroft St.
CrossesIr 75
LocationI-75 under Bancroft St.
RouteCity Street 22
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66375, -83.56434
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck90 ft (27.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,928 (2018)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Bancroft St. over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Bancroft St. 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 Bancroft St. over Ir 75 carry?

About 10,928 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bancroft St. over Ir 75?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft St. over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.