US Bridges

Rushland Ave. over Ir 475

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Lucas County, Ohio · 0.36 MI E. of SR 51 · Structure no. 4808312

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushland Ave. over Ir 475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rushland Ave. over Ir 475 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,246 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRushland Ave.
CrossesIr 475
Location0.36 MI E. of SR 51
RouteCity Street M1899
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68566, -83.60736
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2019)
Projected traffic115,246 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rushland Ave. over Ir 475 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushland Ave. over Ir 475 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 Rushland Ave. over Ir 475 carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rushland Ave. over Ir 475?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rushland Ave. over Ir 475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.