US Bridges

West High Street over Tiffin River

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of US24 · Structure no. 2039680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West High Street over Tiffin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West High Street over Tiffin River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest High Street
CrossesTiffin River
Location0.3 Mi. E. of US24
RouteCity Street 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29002, -84.38557
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2015)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West High Street over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West High Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West High Street over Tiffin River carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West High Street over Tiffin River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West High Street over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.