US Bridges

Byrne Road over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. S. of SR2 · Structure no. 4861299

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,082
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrne Road over Swan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byrne Road over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 27,082 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,590 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesByrne Road
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.35 Mi. S. of SR2
RouteCity Street 1W03
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61939, -83.62582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,082 (2015)
Projected traffic37,590 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrne Road over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrne Road over Swan Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Byrne Road over Swan Creek carry?

About 27,082 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Byrne Road over Swan Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Byrne Road over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.