US Bridges

Lagrange Street over Ottawa River

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Lagrange N of I75 · Structure no. 4860136

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagrange Street over Ottawa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lagrange Street over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,255 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLagrange Street
CrossesOttawa River
LocationLagrange N of I75
RouteCity Street 1463
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68914, -83.54479
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2015)
Projected traffic13,255 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lagrange Street over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lagrange Street over Ottawa River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lagrange Street over Ottawa River carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lagrange Street over Ottawa River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lagrange Street over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.