US Bridges

Usr 24 over Tiffin River

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · US-24 over Tiffin River · Structure no. 2001241

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,248
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 over Tiffin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 24 over Tiffin River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,248 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2035. The structure is 447 ft (136.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 24
CrossesTiffin River
LocationUS-24 over Tiffin River
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29571, -84.38632
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length447 ft (136.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,248 (2015)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2035
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 24 over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 24 over Tiffin River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 24 over Tiffin River carry?

About 8,248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 over Tiffin River?

The structure is 447 ft (136.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.