US Bridges

Schwartz Road over Ottawa River

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Matzinger · Structure no. 4861620

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwartz Road over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schwartz Road over Ottawa River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchwartz Road
CrossesOttawa River
Location0.1 MI S of Matzinger
RouteCity Street M1647
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71112, -83.50504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2010)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwartz Road over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schwartz Road over Ottawa River 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 Schwartz Road over Ottawa River carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schwartz Road over Ottawa River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schwartz Road over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.