US Bridges

SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. Maumee River · Structure no. 4805917

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,680 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,612
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 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 9,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,341 by 2035. The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesMaumee R RR Summit ST
LocationJct. Maumee River
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65863, -83.51068
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,680 ft (512.1 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,612 (2015)
Projected traffic13,341 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST carry?

About 9,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST?

The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Maumee R RR Summit ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.