US Bridges

SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · .32 Mi. N. of Jct. USR-33 · Structure no. 0602655

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-196
CrossesMuchinippi Creek
Location.32 Mi. N. of Jct. USR-33
RouteState Highway 196
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5607, -83.95251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,672 (2015)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-196 over Muchinippi Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR-196 over Muchinippi 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek carry?

About 1,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-196 over Muchinippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.