US Bridges

Central Avenue over Ir 280

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Lucas County, Ohio · JCT Central Ave I-280 · Structure no. 4806263

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over Ir 280 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesIr 280
LocationJCT Central Ave I-280
RouteCity Street 4055
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67899, -83.51566
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Central Avenue over Ir 280 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue over Ir 280 carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Ir 280?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.