South Avenue over Swan Creek
FairPosted for loadLucas County, Ohio · W of Woodsdale · Structure no. 4860349
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Avenue over Swan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Avenue over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,550 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Avenue over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is South Avenue over Swan Creek 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 South Avenue over Swan Creek carry?
About 15,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Avenue over Swan Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns South Avenue over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.