US Bridges

Detroit Ave over Silver Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · .03 Mi. S. of Alexis Rd. · Structure no. 4861213

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Detroit Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Detroit Ave over Silver Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDetroit Ave
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.03 Mi. S. of Alexis Rd.
RouteCity Street 1008
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72159, -83.53657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2015)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Detroit Ave over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Detroit Ave over Silver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Detroit Ave over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Detroit Ave over Silver Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Detroit Ave over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.