US Bridges

Bennett RD over Silver Crk

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Bennett 800 S of Alexis · Structure no. 4861353

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,756
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett RD over Silver Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bennett RD over Silver Crk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,989 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBennett RD
CrossesSilver Crk
LocationBennett 800 S of Alexis
RouteCity Street M0110
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71964, -83.55684
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,756 (2015)
Projected traffic7,989 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bennett RD over Silver Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett RD over Silver 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 Bennett RD over Silver Crk carry?

About 5,756 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bennett RD over Silver Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD over Silver Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.