US Bridges

Talmadge RD over Ir 475

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 2.65 MI E - US23 & Ir 475 · Structure no. 4808134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,451
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talmadge RD over Ir 475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talmadge RD over Ir 475 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 17,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTalmadge RD
CrossesIr 475
Location2.65 MI E - US23 & Ir 475
RouteCity Street 83
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68804, -83.64446
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 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 traffic17,451 (2018)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Talmadge RD over Ir 475 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talmadge RD 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 Talmadge RD over Ir 475 carry?

About 17,451 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Talmadge RD over Ir 475?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Talmadge RD over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.