US Bridges

Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.11 W. of Otter Ck. Road · Structure no. 4863267

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
665 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,484
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,484 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2039. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMillard Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.11 W. of Otter Ck. Road
RouteCity Street 4110
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67152, -83.47044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,484 (2019)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Millard Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.