US Bridges

Monroe Street over Ir 475

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Monroe SR 51 over Ir 475 · Structure no. 4805259

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Ir 475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Street over Ir 475 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 6 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 28,295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesIr 475
LocationMonroe SR 51 over Ir 475
RouteState Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68528, -83.61404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,295 (2019)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Monroe Street over Ir 475 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Monroe Street over Ir 475 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 Monroe Street over Ir 475 carry?

About 28,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Ir 475?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.