US Bridges

County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .1 MI N of JCT of TR 74 · Structure no. 3343898

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 215
CrossesLittle Tymochtee
Location.1 MI N of JCT of TR 74
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72534, -83.49578
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2013)
Projected traffic229 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 215 over Little Tymochtee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.