US Bridges

Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St.

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · S. NB Appr Span to Vgcs · Structure no. 4805844

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,340 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
25,119
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St. in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 25,119 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,865 by 2035. The structure is 3,340 ft (1,018 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 280 NB
CrossesNSRR Ramp Z Front St.
LocationS. NB Appr Span to Vgcs
RouteInterstate 280
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65167, -83.50305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans25
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,119 (2015)
Projected traffic34,865 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St. carry?

About 25,119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St.?

The structure is 3,340 ft (1,018 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 280 NB over NSRR Ramp Z Front St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.