US Bridges

Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Shoreland Ave · Structure no. 4860233

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,612
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,177 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSuder Avenue
CrossesOttawa River 1050
Location0.1 MI S of Shoreland Ave
RouteCity Street M1W16
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7105, -83.49978
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,612 (2015)
Projected traffic9,177 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050 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 Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050 carry?

About 6,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Suder Avenue over Ottawa River 1050?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.