US Bridges

Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of US 20A · Structure no. 2634643

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge 22US20A.2
CrossesBr. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive
Location0.2 Mi. N. of US 20A
RouteCounty Highway T0022
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57461, -84.28762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2015)
Projected traffic310 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive 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 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 22US20A.2 over Br. No. 3 of Tiffin Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.