US Bridges

Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Usr 23 & Ir 475 Interchan · Structure no. 4808703

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,837
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 9,837 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 23 Ramp
Crosses23NB & 475SB
LocationUsr 23 & Ir 475 Interchan
RouteInterstate 475
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6866, -83.69442
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,837 (2019)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB carry?

About 9,837 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 Ramp over 23NB & 475SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.