US Bridges

Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · TR G 0.6 Mi. W. of TR 24 · Structure no. 2630893

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge G24.6
CrossesTiffin River
LocationTR G 0.6 Mi. W. of TR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0G
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57224, -84.33809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2015)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2035
Trucks17%
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 Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge G24.6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge G24.6 over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.