US Bridges

Delaware Ave. over Ir 75

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · I-75 under Delaware Ave. · Structure no. 4803361

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Ave. over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Ave. 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelaware Ave.
CrossesIr 75
LocationI-75 under Delaware Ave.
RouteCity Street M1000
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67083, -83.57303
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2016)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2036
Trucks7%
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 Delaware Ave. over Ir 75 built?

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

What condition is Delaware 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 Delaware Ave. over Ir 75 carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Ave. over Ir 75?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Ave. over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.