PHILLIPS AVENUE
Carrying PHILLIPS AVENUE over OTTAWA RIVER
PHILLIPS N OF I75, Lucas, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PHILLIPS AVENUE
The PHILLIPS AVENUE bridge in Lucas, Ohio carries PHILLIPS AVENUE over OTTAWA RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,310 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PHILLIPS AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2005
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.9 m (85 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,310 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4860152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PHILLIPS AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PHILLIPS AVENUE against other structures in Lucas and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PHILLIPS AVENUE?
PHILLIPS AVENUE in Lucas, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PHILLIPS AVENUE inspected?
PHILLIPS AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,310 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PHILLIPS AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PHILLIPS AVENUE?
PHILLIPS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PHILLIPS AVENUE?
PHILLIPS AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PHILLIPS AVENUE and does age affect safety?
PHILLIPS AVENUE was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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