US Bridges

CR 456 (c) over Tiffin River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 20900 RD C · Structure no. 8637407

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 456 (c) over Tiffin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 456 (c) over Tiffin River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 456 (c)
CrossesTiffin River
Location20900 RD C
RouteCounty Highway C0456
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45637, -84.42198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2015)
Projected traffic396 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 456 (c) over Tiffin River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 456 (c) 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 456 (c) over Tiffin River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 456 (c) over Tiffin River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 456 (c) over Tiffin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.