US Bridges

Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · E. of Summit · Structure no. 4860004

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S is a steel movable - bascule carrying Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 111 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 18,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,238 ft (377.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesMaumee River and Water S
LocationE. of Summit
RouteCounty Highway 4011
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65114, -83.52629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,238 ft (377.4 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,850 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$120 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S 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 Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S carry?

About 18,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S?

The structure is 1,238 ft (377.4 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Maumee River and Water S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.