US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.1MI West of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829603

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,212
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 12,212 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,950 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk EB
CrossesSwan Creek
Location1.1MI West of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59187, -83.69024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,212 (2015)
Projected traffic16,950 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek carry?

About 12,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk EB over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.