SR-116 over St. Marys River
FairAuglaize County, Ohio · .97MI.N.OF Jct. SR-197 · Structure no. 0602523
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-116 over St. Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-116 over St. Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-116 over St. Marys River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-116 over St. Marys River 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-116 over St. Marys River carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR-116 over St. Marys River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR-116 over St. Marys River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.