US Bridges

Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · I-75 S over Ottawa River · Structure no. 4803469

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,770 by 2034. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75 SB
CrossesOttawa River
LocationI-75 S over Ottawa River
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67667, -83.57389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2014)
Projected traffic31,770 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River 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 Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 SB over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.