US Bridges

Ottawa River RD over Ir 75

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 150 Yds W JCT Suder Ave · Structure no. 4804678

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,799
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottawa River RD over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ottawa River RD over Ir 75 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 8,799 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,493 by 2039. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOttawa River RD
CrossesIr 75
Location150 Yds W JCT Suder Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0516
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70646, -83.50194
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,799 (2019)
Projected traffic84,493 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ottawa River RD over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,799 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ottawa River RD over Ir 75?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ottawa River RD over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.