US Bridges

Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of Lallendorf · Structure no. 4863437

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,014 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeaman Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.16 MI E of Lallendorf
RouteCity Street 299
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65194, -83.44528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2019)
Projected traffic6,014 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Seaman Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.