US Bridges

Holland Sylvania over Ir 475

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. Ir 475 & Holland Syl · Structure no. 4807987

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,088
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Sylvania over Ir 475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holland Sylvania over Ir 475 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,088 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2038. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHolland Sylvania
CrossesIr 475
LocationJct. Ir 475 & Holland Syl
RouteCounty Highway C1572
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68923, -83.68357
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,088 (2018)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Holland Sylvania over Ir 475 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Holland Sylvania over Ir 475 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Holland Sylvania over Ir 475 carry?

About 19,088 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holland Sylvania over Ir 475?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Sylvania over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.