US Bridges

US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 2.7MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829905

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,636
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 19,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 - Detroit RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location2.7MI East of Exit 59
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58466, -83.61807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,636 (2015)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 19,636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US24 - Detroit RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.