US Bridges

Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · .5 MI S of Hill · Structure no. 4860543

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
31,058
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 31,058 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,109 by 2035. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesByrne Road
CrossesNorfolk Sthrn & South ST
Location.5 MI S of Hill
RouteCity Street 4015
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63126, -83.62592
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,058 (2015)
Projected traffic43,109 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST 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 Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST carry?

About 31,058 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Byrne Road over Norfolk Sthrn & South ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.