US Bridges

SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.39M.N. of SR-197 · Structure no. 0602566

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-116
CrossesOverflow St. Marys River
Location1.39M.N. of SR-197
RouteState Highway 116
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6593, -84.42056
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Overflow St. Marys River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-116 over Overflow St. Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.