US Bridges

SR-116 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.45MI.N.OF Jct. USR-33 · Structure no. 0602507

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
891
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-116 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-116 over Four Mile Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-116
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.45MI.N.OF Jct. USR-33
RouteState Highway 116
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57761, -84.40968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2015)
Projected traffic1,237 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-116 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-116 over Four Mile Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-116 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-116 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-116 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.