US Bridges

CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 20400 RD F · Structure no. 8630704

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 297 (f)
CrossesTiffin River
Location20400 RD F
RouteCounty Highway C0297
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49986, -84.43014
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2015)
Projected traffic590 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 297 (f) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 297 (f) over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.