US Bridges

Monroe ST over Swan Crk

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · S of Monroe/Summitt Int · Structure no. 4861272

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe ST over Swan Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Monroe 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2015. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe ST
CrossesSwan Crk
LocationS of Monroe/Summitt Int
RouteCity Street 1637
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64739, -83.53514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (1995)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2015
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 Monroe ST over Swan Crk built?

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

What condition is Monroe 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 Monroe ST over Swan Crk carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe ST over Swan Crk?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe ST over Swan Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.