US Bridges

Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2 M. N. of Bancroft St. · Structure no. 4863925

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,517
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 6 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 9,517 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,210 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTalmadge Road
CrossesOttawa River 1175
Location0.2 M. N. of Bancroft St.
RouteCounty Highway MLMDG
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66559, -83.64361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,517 (2015)
Projected traffic13,210 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175 carry?

About 9,517 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Talmadge Road over Ottawa River 1175?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.