US Bridges

Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal

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Butler County, Ohio · 0.12 Mi. N. Union Centre · Structure no. 0936812

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,609
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,769 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFirebird Drive
CrossesMiami-Erie Canal
Location0.12 Mi. N. Union Centre
RouteCounty Highway 3366
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34353, -84.48066
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,609 (2015)
Projected traffic32,769 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal carry?

About 23,609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Firebird Drive over Miami-Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.