US Bridges

E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr

Poor

Lucas County, Ohio · 2.0 MI E of Cherry Street · Structure no. 4861175

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,613
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,627 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Central Avenue
CrossesBuckeye ST and Ttrr
Location2.0 MI E of Cherry Street
RouteCity Street 4055
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67912, -83.5169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,613 (2015)
Projected traffic3,627 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr carry?

About 2,613 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns E. Central Avenue over Buckeye ST and Ttrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.