US Bridges

Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Ir 280 Ramp a · Structure no. 4805860

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,446 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,923
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR 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 1,923 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 2,446 ft (745.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 280 Ramp a
CrossesChamplain St. NS RR
LocationIr 280 Ramp a
RouteInterstate 280
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66976, -83.51526
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans18
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,446 ft (745.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,923 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR built?

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

What condition is Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR 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 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR carry?

About 1,923 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR?

The structure is 2,446 ft (745.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 280 Ramp a over Champlain St. NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.