US Bridges

Coffin RD over Gordon Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Def\pau CO LN · Structure no. 2042355

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffin RD over Gordon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coffin RD over Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffin RD
CrossesGordon Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Def\pau CO LN
RouteCounty Highway T0031
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2547, -84.56902
Functional classRural 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Coffin RD over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffin RD over Gordon Creek 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 Coffin RD over Gordon Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coffin RD over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coffin RD over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.