US Bridges

SR-66 over Canal Feeder

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. S.Of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 0600997

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,589
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-66 over Canal Feeder is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-66 over Canal Feeder in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,589 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,534 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-66
CrossesCanal Feeder
Location1.1 Mi. S.Of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 66
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5278, -84.38119
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,589 (2015)
Projected traffic10,534 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-66 over Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-66 over Canal Feeder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-66 over Canal Feeder carry?

About 7,589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-66 over Canal Feeder?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-66 over Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.