US Bridges

Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 4807863

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,285
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 years old, older 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 40,285 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,916 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 475
CrossesBlossman Rd. & Bike Trai
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Usr 20
RouteInterstate 475
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68267, -83.69535
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,285 (2010)
Projected traffic55,916 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai 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 Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai carry?

About 40,285 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 475 over Blossman Rd. & Bike Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.