US Bridges

CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 22500 RD I.25 · Structure no. 8631263

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 3 (I.25)
CrossesTiffin River
Location22500 RD I.25
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54656, -84.39056
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2015)
Projected traffic916 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 (I.25) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 (I.25) over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.