US Bridges

SR-198 over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.3MI.S.OF Allen Co. · Structure no. 0603007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-198 over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-198 over Auglaize River 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 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-198
CrossesAuglaize River
Location1.3MI.S.OF Allen Co.
RouteState Highway 198
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67664, -84.26438
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2015)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2035
Trucks6%
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-198 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-198 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-198 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.