US Bridges

Bridge J23.2 over Tiffin River

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. West of Rd. 23 · Structure no. 2631105

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge J23.2 over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge J23.2 over Tiffin River in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge J23.2
CrossesTiffin River
Location0.2 Mi. West of Rd. 23
RouteCounty Highway C000J
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60113, -84.31195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2015)
Projected traffic229 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 J23.2 over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge J23.2 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 J23.2 over Tiffin River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bridge J23.2 over Tiffin River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge J23.2 over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.