US Bridges

Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR

Poor

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.24 S of South Avenue · Structure no. 4860934

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKuhlman Drive
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR
Location0.24 S of South Avenue
RouteCity Street 4038
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63181, -83.53792
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2015)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhlman Drive over Norfolk & Western RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.