US Bridges

Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.27 MI S of SR2 · Structure no. 4861109

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,873
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,092 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiami Street CO557
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.27 MI S of SR2
RouteCounty Highway C0557
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63201, -83.52945
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,873 (2016)
Projected traffic15,092 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 10,873 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Street CO557 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.