US Bridges

Fir Lane over Tifft

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · North of Westbrook · Structure no. 4861280

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fir Lane over Tifft is a concrete culvert carrying Fir Lane over Tifft in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesFir Lane
CrossesTifft
LocationNorth of Westbrook
RouteCity Street FIRLN
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69803, -83.60048
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2006)
Projected traffic444 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fir Lane over Tifft built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fir Lane over Tifft in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fir Lane over Tifft carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fir Lane over Tifft?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Fir Lane over Tifft?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.