US Bridges

Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Millard Ave · Structure no. 4861469

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2035. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTiffin Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Millard Ave
RouteCity Street 4081
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67652, -83.47206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2015)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tiffin Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.