US Bridges

SR-197 over Sims Run

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.94MI. W of Jct. SR-198 · Structure no. 0602884

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-197 over Sims Run is a concrete slab carrying SR-197 over Sims Run in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-197
CrossesSims Run
Location3.94MI. W of Jct. SR-198
RouteState Highway 197
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63088, -84.28231
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2015)
Projected traffic518 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-197 over Sims Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-197 over Sims Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-197 over Sims Run carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-197 over Sims Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-197 over Sims Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.