US Bridges

SR197 over Hussey Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.55 Mi. W.Of JCT.SR116 · Structure no. 0602671

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR197 over Hussey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR197 over Hussey Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR197
CrossesHussey Creek
Location0.55 Mi. W.Of JCT.SR116
RouteState Highway 197
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64109, -84.42634
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2015)
Projected traffic258 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 SR197 over Hussey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR197 over Hussey Creek 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 SR197 over Hussey Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR197 over Hussey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR197 over Hussey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.