US Bridges

Eastgate over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · .1 M South of Airport · Structure no. 4860810

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,088
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastgate over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastgate over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEastgate
CrossesSwan Creek
Location.1 M South of Airport
RouteCity Street 1WS6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61499, -83.65794
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,088 (2015)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Eastgate over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastgate 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eastgate over Swan Creek carry?

About 8,088 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastgate over Swan Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Eastgate over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.