KUHLMAN DRIVE
Carrying KUHLMAN DRIVE over NORFOLK & WESTERN RR
0.24 S OF SOUTH AVENUE, Lucas, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KUHLMAN DRIVE
The KUHLMAN DRIVE bridge in Lucas, Ohio carries KUHLMAN DRIVE over NORFOLK & WESTERN RR. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 777 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KUHLMAN DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 72.8 m (239 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 777 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4860934
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
KUHLMAN DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare KUHLMAN DRIVE against other structures in Lucas and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for KUHLMAN DRIVE?
KUHLMAN DRIVE in Lucas, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KUHLMAN DRIVE inspected?
KUHLMAN DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 777 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KUHLMAN DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KUHLMAN DRIVE?
KUHLMAN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KUHLMAN DRIVE?
KUHLMAN DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is KUHLMAN DRIVE and does age affect safety?
KUHLMAN DRIVE was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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