US Bridges

Erie Street over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Erie N of Collingwood · Structure no. 4860314

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,197
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Street over Swan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erie Street over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,197 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,437 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErie Street
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationErie N of Collingwood
RouteCity Street 1098
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64185, -83.54713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,197 (2015)
Projected traffic4,437 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 Erie Street over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Erie Street over Swan Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Erie Street over Swan Creek carry?

About 3,197 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Erie Street over Swan Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Street over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.