US Bridges

SR-219 over Schmier Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · .12MI.W.OF Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 0603252

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Schmier Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-219 over Schmier Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-219
CrossesSchmier Ditch
Location.12MI.W.OF Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 219
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49554, -84.31882
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-219 over Schmier Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Schmier Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-219 over Schmier Ditch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Schmier Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Schmier Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.