US Bridges

Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of SR 2 · Structure no. 4807480

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,329 by 2030. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 475
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SR 2
RouteInterstate 475
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62026, -83.69212
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2010)
Projected traffic52,329 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 475 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.