US Bridges

Champlain St. over Ir 280

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Champlain under Ir 280 · Structure no. 4806174

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champlain St. over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champlain St. over Ir 280 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChamplain St.
CrossesIr 280
LocationChamplain under Ir 280
RouteCity Street 4058
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67093, -83.51504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Champlain St. over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champlain St. over Ir 280 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Champlain St. over Ir 280 carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Champlain St. over Ir 280?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Champlain St. over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.