US Bridges

Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · JCT I-475 & Upton Ave · Structure no. 4808533

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,022
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D4
CrossesUpton Avenue
LocationJCT I-475 & Upton Ave
RouteInterstate 475
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67944, -83.58936
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,022 (2019)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue 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 Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue carry?

About 5,022 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D4 over Upton Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.