Evansport RD over Tiffin River
FairDefiance County, Ohio · .02 MI N of Whisler RD · Structure no. 2040158
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evansport RD over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evansport RD over Tiffin River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Evansport RD over Tiffin River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evansport RD over Tiffin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Evansport RD over Tiffin River carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Evansport RD over Tiffin River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Evansport RD over Tiffin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.