US Bridges

SR 2 over Tiffin River

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 1.43 Mi. West of SR 191 · Structure no. 8600279

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,909
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Tiffin River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 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 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,038 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTiffin River
Location1.43 Mi. West of SR 191
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47846, -84.44082
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2015)
Projected traffic4,038 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Tiffin River carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tiffin River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.