US Bridges

Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072

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Lucas County, Ohio · 0.15 M. S. of Central Ave · Structure no. 4838963

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
1993 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2013. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTupelo Way
CrossesPrairie Ditch 3072
Location0.15 M. S. of Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 80591
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6713, -83.78142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1993)
Projected traffic708 by 2013
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tupelo Way over Prairie Ditch 3072?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.