US Bridges

SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Monroe ST SR-51 over I-75 · Structure no. 4805372

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,884
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 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 14,884 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,659 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 51 Monroe St.
CrossesIr 75
LocationMonroe ST SR-51 over I-75
RouteState Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66142, -83.56366
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,884 (2015)
Projected traffic20,659 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 51 Monroe St. 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 SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75 carry?

About 14,884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 Monroe St. over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.