Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Third Street Bridge

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South face and deck

This bridge is more like a wide spot in a neighborhood street. If you weren't looking for a bridge here, you'd drive right past it.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The government and builder's plaque

J.F. Cupp Co. Eng'r.; A.L. Fry, S.H. Arnold, A.L. Fisher; Board of Com's; Contractor Jos. L. Fortener; 1912

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The south face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The south face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The north rail and deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

Overview: Arch bridge over Flat Fork Creek on Third Street in Delphos
Location: Allen County, Ohio
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1912
Design: Closed-spandrel arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 21.0 ft.
Total length: 23.0 ft.
Deck width: 33.5 ft.
Inventory numbers: ODOT 260894 (Ohio Dept. of Transportation structure feature number)
BH 27219 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 09/2005): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 59.5 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 1951): 1,000