US Bridges

Ir 75 over Ramp over Ottawa River

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · I-75 NB Ramp to Jeep Pkw · Structure no. 4803515

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Ramp over Ottawa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 75 over Ramp over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75
CrossesRamp over Ottawa River
LocationI-75 NB Ramp to Jeep Pkw
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67897, -83.57191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 over Ramp over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Ramp over Ottawa River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Ramp over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.