US Bridges

Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.03 Mile East of Usr 23 · Structure no. 4805135

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,087
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp US23 to SR184
CrossesOttawa River
Location0.03 Mile East of Usr 23
RouteState Highway 184
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71167, -83.68745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,087 (2018)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River carry?

About 11,087 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US23 to SR184 over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.