US Bridges

Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.46 M. W. of Whiteford · Structure no. 4831713

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,520
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 32 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 8,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,826 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvania Avenue
CrossesOttawa River 0109
Location0.46 M. W. of Whiteford
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69099, -83.67363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,520 (2015)
Projected traffic11,826 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109 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 Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109 carry?

About 8,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvania Avenue over Ottawa River 0109?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.