US Bridges

Front over Norfolk Southern

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · Front · Structure no. 4860519

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,316
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front over Norfolk Southern in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationFront
RouteCity Street FRONT
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67171, -83.48479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,316 (2015)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Front over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front over Norfolk Southern 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Front over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 6,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Front over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Front over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.