US Bridges

Washington ST over Swan Crk

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 5 of Summitt/Wash Int · Structure no. 4861264

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Swan Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Swan Crk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesSwan Crk
Location5 of Summitt/Wash Int
RouteCity Street 2339
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64673, -83.53676
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2005)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washington ST over Swan Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Swan Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Swan Crk carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Swan Crk?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Swan Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.