Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River
GoodDefiance County, Ohio · 0.45 MI W of Christy · Structure no. 2031922
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,182
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,029 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Wms-Def CO Line 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River carry?
About 2,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wms-Def CO Line over Tiffin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.