US Bridges

Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.16 M. E. of S. Main St. · Structure no. 4862538

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,112
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127 is a concrete slab carrying Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,691 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesNorth Tenmile Creek 0127
Location0.16 M. E. of S. Main St.
RouteCity Street 4
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7155, -83.70005
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,112 (2019)
Projected traffic30,691 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127 carry?

About 22,112 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over North Tenmile Creek 0127?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.