US Bridges

Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of Herr Road · Structure no. 4830024

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvania Avenue
CrossesTenmile Creek 0101
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Herr Road
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68766, -83.76291
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2015)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101 carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvania Avenue over Tenmile Creek 0101?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.