US Bridges

Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · At Rd. Fg Intersection · Structure no. 2635305

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBridge 26FG.0
CrossesTiffin River
LocationAt Rd. Fg Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56466, -84.36164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2015)
Projected traffic266 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26FG.0 over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 26FG.0 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 26FG.0 over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.