US Bridges

NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · JCT I 280 NB & I-75 SB · Structure no. 4806433

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,074
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,074 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Ir 280
CrossesIr 280 SB
LocationJCT I 280 NB & I-75 SB
RouteInterstate 280
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6892, -83.5166
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,074 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB 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 NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB carry?

About 12,074 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ir 280 over Ir 280 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.