US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.9MI West of Exit 25 · Structure no. 2629178

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,138
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 11,138 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,460 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk WB
CrossesTiffin River
Location0.9MI West of Exit 25
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58812, -84.33795
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,138 (2015)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River carry?

About 11,138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk WB over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.