US Bridges

SR-198 over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · .66 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-501 · Structure no. 0602949

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,558
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-198 over Auglaize River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-198 over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,558 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,491 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR-198
CrossesAuglaize River
Location.66 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-501
RouteState Highway 198
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57133, -84.1961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,558 (2015)
Projected traffic10,491 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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-198 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-198 over Auglaize 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-198 over Auglaize River carry?

About 7,558 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-198 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR-198 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.