US Bridges

Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E. of Centennial · Structure no. 4832086

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,711
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,703 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSylvania Ave
CrossesTenmile Creek 0104
Location0.4 MI E. of Centennial
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68838, -83.73465
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,711 (2015)
Projected traffic10,703 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104 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 Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104 carry?

About 7,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvania Ave over Tenmile Creek 0104?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.